Dessert Boards: 50 Beautifully Sweet Platters and Boards for Family, Friends, Holidays, and Any Occasion

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Fillers: Add small berries, nuts, pomegranate seeds, marshmallows or even herbs to fill up the space and add the variety and colour. If you are going to include things that are coated in chocolate, consider breaking a few open and include these with the group on the board. This way your guests know what's inside.

Storing: Store any leftovers by placing each item on the charcuterie board separately in the fridge or at room temperature (depending on what they are) in an airtight container. Pair sweet and salty. Or pair sweet and sweet. Don’t pair chocolate and garlic unless your town is overrun by vampires. Add the medium-sized items. Now add in the medium-sized items, such as the chocolate pretzels, popcorn, chocolate bars, and caramels. We have all heard it before, people eat with their eyes. SO true. Having an eye towards the overall presentation of your sweet grazing board will help to make your dessert a success.Or, look below as we’ve scoured the ’net (that’s what the youths say, right?) for the best dessert charcuterie board ideas and tips. Photo Credit: Ain’t Too Proud to Meg What Goes on a Dessert Charcuterie Board? Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate shavings, flaky salt, fresh raspberries, and toasted chopped pistachios. When you hear the word charcuterie board, it's easy for your mind to go straight to meats and cheeses! But, charcuterie boards can be so much more than this!

I don’t know about your holiday gatherings, but when we host a large group of family and friends, most everyone congregates around the food table. So artful, fancy, and delicious displays like this are perfect! In fact, these Christmas charcuterie boards, sometimes called “grazing boards”, are for just that… standing around the buffet table and grazing.Honestly, you can add anything you want to this dessert charcuterie board. Some of our family's favorite additions include: Don't stress over the presentation! The more random and organic the dessert charcuterie board, the more beautiful it will be! Keep in mind that starting with the bowls/jars of ingredients and large wedges of cheese will help you know where to put everything else. But don't worry about placing things symmetrically or evenly. Just let it happen organically and it will no doubt be beautiful! Pro Tip: Always add items from largest to smallest so everything is visible on the board, making it much more visually appealing. Recipe Tips A wooden board gives the dessert charcuterie board a rustic feel and a marble board gives it a more elegant feel.

Dessert boards are easy to assemble, but always look so impressive. Read below for a variety of creative theme ideas, what to put on a dessert board, and how to add unique decorative touches. Easy Dessert Platter IdeasLarger chocolate bites/wrapped candy/sweet items - Kit Kat fingers/mini peanut butter cups/fudge squares etc (1 - 3 pieces total per person) Chocolate: Serve it with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Creme Brulee, Chocolate Pot De Creme, or Chocolate Lava Cake (Video). Or if you’re more experienced with charcuterie board creation, these ideas can be general inspiration for your customized platter. 5. Combine flavors and textures