Save to Pinterest A whimsical, vibrant dessert board bursting with colorful treats, fruits, and confections — perfect for parties or celebrations.
This dessert board always delights guests and makes party prep simple and fun.
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
- Add Bark & Sprinkles:
- 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 Accessories:
- Add colorful paper straws or mini skewers for easy serving
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy
Save to Pinterest This dessert board always brings smiles to our family gatherings and holiday parties.
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
Save to Pinterest This dessert board is a showstopper and perfect for any festive occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the rainbow dessert board?
Arrange the fresh fruits in colorful arcs or clusters on a large board. Fill gaps with marshmallows, gummy candies, unicorn cookies, and meringue kisses for vibrant contrast. Add bowls of dips and scatter white chocolate shards and sprinkles for sparkle.
- → Can I customize the dessert board ingredients?
Yes, swapping seasonal fruits or favorite candies lets you personalize the board. Vegan versions can use plant-based yogurt and dairy-free sweets while maintaining the colorful theme.
- → What tools are needed for arranging the dessert board?
A large serving board or platter, small bowls for dips, a paring knife for prepping fruits, and mini skewers or tongs for serving make assembly easy and neat.
- → How should I store leftovers if any remain?
Cover the dessert board tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Consume within 1-2 days for freshness as fruits and confections can soften over time.
- → Are there common allergens to watch for?
The board contains dairy from yogurt and cream cheese dip, eggs in meringue kisses and cookies, gluten from some candies and cookies, and possible nut traces. Always check ingredient labels carefully.