Dessert Charcuterie Board (Printable)
Vibrant spread of fruits, chocolates, cookies and dips, assembled in 25 minutes for sharing at gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes
03 - 1 cup fresh raspberries
04 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
→ Chocolates and Sweets
06 - 4.2 oz dark chocolate squares
07 - 4.2 oz milk chocolate truffles
08 - 3.5 oz white chocolate bark
09 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
→ Cookies and Pastries
10 - 4.2 oz shortbread cookies
11 - 3.5 oz assorted macarons
12 - 4.2 oz mini brownies or blondies, cut into bite-sized squares
→ Dips and Spreads
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (such as Nutella)
14 - 1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
15 - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
→ Nuts (optional)
16 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
17 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
# Step-by-step:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh fruits. Halve the strawberries, slice the kiwi, and leave grapes, raspberries, and blueberries whole. Pat everything dry to prevent moisture on the board.
02 - Fill three small bowls with the chocolate hazelnut spread, marshmallow fluff, and caramel sauce. Place them on the serving board first to establish anchor points for the arrangement.
03 - Distribute the prepared fruits in vibrant clusters around the board, placing them near the dip bowls. Vary the colors and textures in each section for visual balance.
04 - Arrange dark chocolate squares, milk chocolate truffles, white chocolate bark, chocolate-covered pretzels, shortbread cookies, macarons, and mini brownies in decorative mounds around the fruits and dips, varying heights and shapes.
05 - Scatter candied pecans and roasted almonds across any open spaces. Tuck extra berries or pretzels into remaining gaps to create a full, abundant presentation.
06 - Serve the board immediately at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. If preparing ahead, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking required, which means you can focus your energy on making it look gorgeous instead of worrying about burnt edges.
- Everyone finds something they love because you can customize every single element to match your crowd.
02 -
- Wet fruit will make your chocolate bloom and your cookies soggy within minutes, so dry everything twice if you have to.
- Room temperature caramel sauce spreads and pools beautifully, but cold caramel just sits there like a stubborn lump.
03 -
- Start with a bigger board than you think you need because overcrowding looks messy instead of abundant.
- Prepare everything in separate containers the night before and assemble right before guests arrive so nothing shifts or settles.