Dessert Charcuterie Board (Printable Version)
Easy-to-assemble dessert charcuterie board with fruits, chocolates, cookies and dips for sharing.
# What You 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
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
# How to Make It:
01 - Rinse all fresh fruits under cold running water and pat dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel. Hull and halve the strawberries, and peel and slice the kiwi into even rounds.
02 - Transfer the chocolate hazelnut spread, marshmallow fluff, and caramel sauce into separate small serving bowls. Place the bowls strategically on the board first to serve as anchor points for the arrangement.
03 - Distribute the prepared fresh fruits in vibrant clusters at several points around the board, creating visual balance and pops of natural color throughout the spread.
04 - Arrange the dark chocolate squares, milk chocolate truffles, white chocolate bark, shortbread cookies, macarons, and mini brownies in decorative piles nestled between the fruit clusters and dip bowls.
05 - Scatter candied pecans and roasted almonds across the board for textural contrast if desired. Tuck chocolate-covered pretzels and extra berries into any remaining gaps to create a full, abundant presentation.
06 - Present the board immediately for optimal freshness, or cover loosely with plastic wrap and store at room temperature until ready to serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Zero cooking means you can focus entirely on making it gorgeous without worrying about timers or oven temperatures.
- It turns a random assortment of store bought treats into something that looks like you spent hours planning a grand finale.
- Everyone finds something they love because the variety is built right in.
02 -
- Wet fruit is the enemy of a beautiful board. Dry everything thoroughly or your chocolate and cookies will get soggy fast.
- Placing the dip bowls first completely changes the final result because it gives the arrangement structure instead of randomness.
03 -
- Odd numbers look better than even ones when grouping items, so arrange brownies in piles of three or five for a more natural aesthetic.
- Freeze the chocolate covered pretzels for about ten minutes before serving so they hold their crunch longer at room temperature.