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Dessert charcuterie board with plates next to it.
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Dessert Board

Wow, your friends, guests, or family, and a sweet spread on a Dessert Charcuterie Board. It's perfect for entertaining, especially a crowd, but also a great way to get everyone's favorite treats. A dessert board is simple to make and takes only minutes to pull together.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

  • Serving Board or Platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frosting or other dip
  • 1 cup Grapes cut into small clumps
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries or other fruit
  • 1/2 cup Pretzels
  • 4 ounces Brie Cheese or your favorite cheese
  • Brownie Bites
  • Chocolates

Instructions

  • Start with larger items and bowls. Use these as pieces you can place all the other treats around. Fill your bowls with dips or smaller items such as nuts and place them on the board apart from each other.
  • Add medium and next-size down items. Next, add your medium-sized items such as grapes or larger treats. Work your way around the larger items and only group them slightly. For example, place 3 cookies or brownies next to each other.
  • Use the small items to fill the spaces around all the others. I like to sprinkle items such as pretzels at random, which brings the board together.

Notes

  • Check your fridge and pantry first. I love preparing charcuterie boards so I often have items such as crackers or chocolate-covered almonds in my pantry. See what you've got first before heading out to the store.
  • Use an odd number of bowls. Using an odd number of bowls breaks up the appearance of your board so it's not too asymmetrical. You want the board to have a slightly thrown-together look, yet organized.
  • Only group larger items. Place items such as brownies, strawberries, etc in groups of 3 and then spread the rest of the items sporadically over the board.
  • Don't overcrowd the board. There's no need to fill every single space on your board. Keep extras nearby and once the board starts to look picked overfill it in. Overcrowding also makes it easier for items to fall off when guests are choosing what they want.
  • Want to make a massive board? Instead of using an actual charcuterie-style board, you can use butcher paper or the brown paper bag paper you can purchase at an art store in a roll. Spread it out and tape it down to your table and then begin arranging your spread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg