Save A festive, colorful dessert platter featuring a variety of treats dipped, coated, or sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles—perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
This is a crowd favorite at our family events and brings joy to kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- Dippable Treats: 12 large strawberries, washed and dried, 12 marshmallows, 12 mini donuts (plain or glazed), 12 pretzel rods, 8 vanilla wafer cookies, 8 chocolate sandwich cookies, 12 mini cupcakes (store-bought or homemade)
- Dips & Spreads: 1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- Toppings: 1½ cups rainbow sprinkles, ½ cup mini chocolate chips, ½ cup desiccated coconut (optional)
- Fresh Fruit (optional): 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup seedless grapes, 1 cup apple slices (tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Prepare Treats and Fruits:
- Arrange all dippable treats and fruits in small groups on a large serving board or platter.
- Melt Chocolates:
- Melt the white and milk chocolate chips separately in microwave-safe bowls (30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth).
- Arrange Toppings:
- Pour rainbow sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and coconut into separate shallow bowls for easy dipping.
- Dip Treats:
- Dip strawberries, marshmallows, donuts, and pretzel rods halfway into melted chocolate, then into rainbow sprinkles. Place on parchment paper to set for 5 minutes.
- Assemble Board:
- Arrange the dipped treats, cupcakes, cookies, and fresh fruit on the board.
- Serve:
- Serve with bowls of vanilla yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread for additional dipping.
- Final Touch:
- Just before serving, scatter extra rainbow sprinkles across the board for a festive touch.
Save This board never fails to brighten family celebrations and encourages everyone to get involved in the fun of decorating.
Notes
Include other fruits like banana slices or kiwi for variety. Pairs well with sparkling lemonade or fruit punch.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, microwave-safe bowls, shallow bowls for toppings, parchment paper, small serving tongs or forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk, soy, gluten (in most cookies donuts), eggs (in some cupcakes), nuts (in chocolate hazelnut spread). Check all labels for allergy-friendly options and cross-contamination risks.
Save This colorful party board is a guaranteed hit and makes entertaining effortless and joyful.
Recipe FAQs
- → What treats work best for the party board?
Large strawberries, marshmallows, mini donuts, pretzel rods, vanilla wafers, chocolate sandwich cookies, and mini cupcakes are ideal for dipping and decorating.
- → How do I melt the chocolate chips effectively?
Melt white and milk chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowls using 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and ready for dipping.
- → Can I include fresh fruit on the board?
Yes, pineapple chunks, seedless grapes, and apple slices treated with lemon juice add refreshing variety and balance to the sweet treats.
- → Are there gluten-free options available?
Substitute gluten-containing cookies, pretzels, and donuts with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary needs.
- → What are some serving suggestions for this board?
Serve on a large platter with small bowls of white chocolate, milk chocolate, vanilla yogurt, and chocolate hazelnut spread alongside for dipping and decorating.
- → How can kids participate in preparation?
Kids can assist with dipping treats into chocolate and sprinkles, making the party board a fun, interactive activity.