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You’ve likely heard of charcuterie, the elegantly styled arrangements of meats, cheeses, nuts, fruits, and other snacks presented on serving boards. But who says charcuterie only has to be savory? You can create a dessert charcuterie board for birthdays, holidays, and other special celebrations throughout the year. All you need are some delicious dessert charcuterie board ideas to help you prepare an attractive creation for easy entertaining.
What Can You Use to Create a Sweet Charcuterie Board?
You can tailor your sweet charcuterie board to fit any theme or special occasion.
Fresh Fruits
Fresh fruits are a naturally sweet touch for a dessert charcuterie presentation. Bite-sized gems like blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and cubes of melon make the perfect items to pick up off the board and pop into your mouth. Fresh seasonal fruit is always a plus when it’s available in the markets. Chocolate- or yogurt-coated raisins are also great sprinkled among the various pieces on your platter.
Mini Dessert Bars
In addition to serving sweets that are healthy for you, like fruit, you can also include a few indulgent delicacies to round out your dessert board offerings. Mini dessert bars are ideal for offering just the perfect amount of sweetness in a bite-size dessert. Some of our favorite mini dessert bar flavors include cherry berry, chocolate pecan, lemon, and raspberry almond.
Bite-Size Pastries
Other treats to place on a sweet charcuterie board are bite-sized versions of classic dessert pastries. Smaller cannoli and cream puffs add some drama and interest to your arrangement.
Dips and Drizzles
Place small dishes with sweet toppings onto your dessert charcuterie board that you can use for dipping or spreading. A little honey drizzled over apple or pear slices complements the fruit’s sweetness. Melted dark, bittersweet, semisweet, or white chocolate also makes the perfect dip for fruits such as whole raspberries or strawberries. You can also use the melted chocolate for dipping items like giant marshmallows or pretzel rods.
How to Arrange a Dessert Charcuterie Board
Start by positioning the larger items to anchor the elements on the board, including the bowls you’ll use for serving. Pair like items together on the board in groupings, taking care to create a balance of color and texture.
When you’re done filling the board, you can tuck in some smaller items, like mini nonpareils candies, amidst the larger items. Even a few fresh herb sprigs, such as mint and thyme, will add pops of color to your dessert charcuterie board.
Dress Up Your Dessert Charcuterie Board with Bites from Frost
Elevate your sweet charcuterie board with some sophisticated desserts from our Frost bakery counter. Stop in or call to place your order for some extraordinary treats to make a spread that delights your guests’ eyes and taste buds.
