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dessert charcuterie board
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How to Make A Dessert Charcuterie Board

If you’re looking for an easy dessert that will wow your guests, look no further than a dessert charcuterie board! This is the easiest dessert you’ll ever make, and it’s sure to please all of your guests. So next time you make epic cheese boards, add a dessert board with it!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $30

Ingredients

Candy

  • 1/4 cup chocolate-covered cherries
  • 8 truffles
  • 6 caramels

Cookies

  • 10 chocolate chip cookies
  • 10 lemon cookies
  • 10 wafer cookies
  • 6 meringue cookies
  • 15 chocolate covered pretzels
  • 6 palmier cookies

Fruit

  • 6 whole candied orange slices
  • 8 whole strawberries sliced
  • 8 dehydrated strawberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/4 cup blackberries

Nuts

  • 1/4 cup candied walnuts
  • 1/4 cup pecans

Instructions

  • Add the dips into small bowls and arrange them on the platter first. 
    chocolate dip in a small marble bowl
  • Next, place the larger candy and cookies around the board. 
    cookies and dips on a platter
  • Add the smaller items like nuts and berries last to fill in any holes and gaps. 
    dessert board filled with candy and chocolate

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Notes

Make-Ahead 
You can make the dessert ahead of time! I recommend arranging the dips and candy on the board, but wait to add sliced fruit or berries. 
Wash and prep the berries and fruit, but wait to add them to the board until you're ready to serve. These can be the last items added to the platter. 
When you make this ahead of time, cover it with plastic wrap or tin foil and leave it on the counter at room temperature. Then, leave the fruit in the refrigerator and add it to the platter later.
My Tips
Use different colors and different textures to make the board more visually appealing.
You can add fresh fruit to skewers for easy grabbing.
Use small bowls to keep candy from rolling off the board. I recommend using small wooden or marble bowls with tiny spoons. 
Use a variety of heights to add dimension to the board.
Be mindful of how many people you are serving. I like to have 3/4 to 1 cup or more per person.
Make goodie bags for leftovers. 

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg