Save A whimsical, vibrant dessert board bursting with colorful treats, fruits, and confections — perfect for parties or celebrations.
This dessert board was a huge hit at our last party everyone loved the variety and the bright colors.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced, 1 cup pineapple cubed, 1 cup seedless grapes (mixed colors), 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- Rainbow Confections: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows, 1 cup rainbow gummy candies, 1 cup unicorn-shaped sugar cookies, 1/2 cup rainbow nonpareils or sprinkles, 8 meringue kisses assorted pastel colors, 1/2 cup white chocolate bark broken into shards and decorated with edible glitter
- Dips & Spreads: 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup funfetti cream cheese dip
- Decorative Elements: Edible flowers (like pansies or violets) for garnish, Gold leaf flakes (optional), Colorful paper straws or mini skewers
Instructions
- Arrange Fruits:
- Arrange the rainbow of fresh fruits in arcs or clusters across a large serving board grouping by color for visual appeal.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill gaps with rainbow candies mini marshmallows unicorn cookies and meringue kisses distributing evenly for color contrast.
- Place Dips:
- Place the dips (Greek yogurt honey and funfetti cream cheese dip) in small bowls and nestle them among the fruits and sweets.
- Scatter Bark:
- Scatter white chocolate bark shards and sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils for extra sparkle.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the board with edible flowers and if desired a touch of gold leaf flakes for a magical effect.
- Add Straws:
- Add colorful paper straws or mini skewers for easy serving.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Save This dessert board always brings smiles and sparks great conversations at family gatherings.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for dips, Paring knife, Mini skewers or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt cream cheese dip some candies and cookies). Contains eggs (meringue kisses some cookies). Contains gluten (cookies some candies). May contain nuts depending on specific candies or cookies used. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 285 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 5 g per serving
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Kitchen Guide
- → What fruits work best for vibrant colors?
Strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, pineapple, grapes, and mandarins provide a rainbow of natural, bright colors perfect for visual appeal.
- → How can I make the board vegan-friendly?
Swap dairy-based yogurt and cream cheese dips for plant-based alternatives and choose vegan candies to keep the board inclusive.
- → What are good dips to serve with this dessert board?
Vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and funfetti cream cheese dip complement the fruit and sweets beautifully in both flavor and texture.
- → How to add extra sparkle and decoration?
Use white chocolate bark shards sprinkled with rainbow nonpareils, edible flowers, and optional gold leaf flakes for a magical touch.
- → Can this dessert board be prepared in advance?
Assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and the best texture, especially for fruits and marshmallows.