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Christmas Dessert Board

Christmas Dessert Charcuterie Board

A christmas dessert board combines 2 to 3 types of cookies, candy, fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate, and marshmallows or meringues on one large board. You place the largest items first, arrange cookies and candy in clusters, fill gaps with small treats, and add height with stacked cookies or a bowl. Make this christmas dessert board for a holiday party, Christmas Eve gathering, or movie night when you need an easy holiday dessert charcuterie board.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 216
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate
  • 8 ounces peppermint bark
  • 8 ounces Christmas M&Ms
  • 8 ounces chocolate-covered pretzels
Candy
  • cream cheese mints
  • homemade hard candy
  • candy canes
  • gumdrops
Cookies and Treats
  • Mexican wedding cookies
  • Christmas sugar cookies
  • ginger molasses cookies
  • Rice Krispie treats

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Small bowls
  • Cheese knife or small spatula

Method
 

  1. Choose Your Base
    Grab the largest cutting board you own. Use a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper if you do not have a large board. Choose a flat surface that holds plenty of treats.
  2. Place the Anchors
    Put the largest items down first. Use a wheel of brie, a bowl of dip, or a stack of large cookies as landmarks. Fill everything else in around them.
  3. Add Medium Items
    Arrange cookies, candy canes, and chocolate chunks in clusters. Use groups of three or five so the board looks intentional. A few overlapping items remain fine.
  4. Fill the Gaps
    Use small items such as nuts, pomegranate seeds, and marshmallows to fill empty spaces. Place a small bowl of sauce in a gap that refuses to fill.
  5. Add Height
    Stack a few cookies or place a small bowl on top of a larger item. Height makes the board look polished. Avoid building a Jenga tower.
  6. Garnish and Finish
    Tuck in fresh rosemary sprigs or a few extra candy canes for a festive touch. Drizzle caramel or chocolate sauce over the top if desired. Step back and admire the board.

Recipe Notes

Variations: Customize your holiday dessert board with your favorite seasonal treats.
Chocolate: Choose assorted chocolates, especially those wrapped in festive red and green.
Cookies: Include family favorites and a new cookie recipe to try.
Candy: Add seasonal Hershey’s Kisses, caramels, or chocolate-covered cherries.
Fruits and Dip: Serve apple slices, grapes, or strawberries with chocolate fondue for a fresh touch.
Nuts: Include almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, pistachios, or mixed candied nuts for extra crunch and sweetness.