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Hot chocolate is a treat on its own, but with all the toppings? Game changer! A hot chocolate charcuterie board lets everyone build their dream cup, and this post shows you exactly how to make it magical.
Looking for more easy boards? Try my dessert charcuterie board and Christmas dessert charcuterie board for even more sweet inspiration!
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Pin ItOne of my favorite holiday party tricks? Dessert charcuterie boards! I love making them for every season, and this hot chocolate charcuterie board might just be the coziest of them all.
Pile on the homemade marshmallows, swirl in the whipped cream, and let everyone create their dream cup of cocoa.
Pair it with my classic hot chocolate, pink hot chocolate or homemade peppermint hot chocolate!
Want more festive ideas? Check out my Christmas dessert charcuterie board, our hot chocolate tower, and the ultimate hot chocolate bar setup. Perfect for family nights, parties, or just a cozy evening by the fire!
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board Ingredients
Marshmallow Magic: Homemade marshmallows, healthy marshmallows, mini + jumbo mallows, flavored, snowman marshmallows, marshmallow fluff
Peppermint Picks: Candy canes, peppermint sticks, crushed peppermint, peppermint bark
Sauce Station: Caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, whipped cream
Chocolate Everything: Chocolate chips, shavings, chocolate truffles, chocolate bars, Hershey’s Kisses, chocolate covered pretzel rods
Toppers + Crunch: Cookies, rolled wafers, sprinkles, toffee bits, peanut butter, coconut flakes
Warm + Cozy Spices: Cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cardamom, sea salt
How to Make the Perfect Hot Chocolate Board
1. Start with the bowls:
Pour sprinkles, crushed peppermint, and other small candies into little bowls or ramekins.
2. Anchor the board:
Place your bowls and bigger items (like cookies, chocolate bars, or truffles) around the board first to create structure.
3. Fill in the gaps:
Tuck in mini marshmallows, kisses, wafers, and other small treats to fill out the board and make it feel full and festive.
Eden’s Tips
Set up a hot drink station: Keep hot water or milk nearby for melting chocolate bombs, sticks, and spoons.
Offer variety: Include different ways to serve cocoa—hot chocolate mix, homemade hot cocoa, chocolate bombs, spoons, or sticks.
Keep it warm: If you’re hosting a party, keep homemade hot chocolate warm on the stove or in a slow cooker.
Use good ingredients: Quality makes a difference! I love shopping at Williams Sonoma, Trader Joe’s, or just grabbing festive finds at the grocery store.
Mix textures + shapes: Balance bowls, bars, sprinkles, and big marshmallows for that full, festive look
Delicious Hot Chocolate Combinations
Get creative with these cozy combos — perfect for your hot chocolate board or party bar:
Dark Chocolate Indulgence: Rich hot cocoa + crushed peppermint + caramel drizzle
Salted Caramel Cocoa: Cocoa mix + mini marshmallows + crushed peppermint + chocolate chips
Minty Peppermint Bliss: Peppermint hot cocoa mix + marshmallows + chocolate shavings
White Chocolate Dream: White cocoa mix + candy canes + mini marshmallows
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re making my pink hot chocolate or cozy peppermint cocoa, pairing it with the right bites makes it extra special!
For a little savory balance, try baked brie with fig or cranberry jam, or a whipped ricotta appetizer with crostini. Both are creamy, warm, and pair beautifully with sweet sips.
I like to make my hot cocoa ahead of time and keep it warm in a Stanley thermos—it stays hot for hours and looks cute on a drink station!
For larger gatherings, use a slow cooker on the warm setting so guests can help themselves. You can even set out a ladle and a stack of mugs for an easy DIY cocoa bar!
So many fun ways! Here are a few of my favorites:
Make a hot chocolate charcuterie board – Let everyone build their own dreamy cup with toppings like marshmallows, sprinkles, whipped cream, and more.
Try hot chocolate bombs – Fill chocolate shells with cocoa mix, marshmallows, or mini candy canes and watch the magic happen when you pour hot milk over them.
Play with flavors – Peppermint, pink hot chocolate, salted caramel, white chocolate… get creative and make it your own!
I hope you give this hot cocoa charcuterie board a try at your next holiday gathering! If you do, leave a comment and review below—I’d love to hear how it turned out and what toppings you used!
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Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 10 large snowman marshmallows
- 15 rolled wafer cookies
- 25 mini marshmallows
- 10 jumbo marshmallows
- 20 small Hershey kisses
- 20 mini candy canes
- 4 ounces peppermint sprinkles
- 3 ounces sprinkles
- 8 ounces cookies
- 8 ounces candies
Instructions
- Pour smaller candies and sprinkles into small bowls.
- Place the small bowls and larger items around the platter first.
- Fill in the smaller sections and holes with smaller treats like mini marshmallows.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
