Save A festive, colorful dessert platter featuring a variety of treats dipped, coated, or sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles—perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
This board always brightens up any party and gets everyone excited to dig in
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
- Step 1:
- Prepare all dippable treats and fruits, arranging them in small groups on a large serving board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Melt the white and milk chocolate chips separately in microwave-safe bowls (30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth).
- Step 3:
- Pour rainbow sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and coconut into separate shallow bowls for easy dipping.
- Step 4:
- Dip strawberries, marshmallows, donuts, and pretzel rods halfway into melted chocolate, then into rainbow sprinkles. Place on parchment paper to set for 5 minutes.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the dipped treats, cupcakes, cookies, and fresh fruit on the board.
- Step 6:
- Serve with bowls of vanilla yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread for additional dipping.
- Step 7:
- Just before serving, scatter extra rainbow sprinkles across the board for a festive touch.
Save My family gathers around this platter every celebration and enjoys creating their own treat combinations
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 party board is sure to impress and delight guests with its vibrant colors and variety
Recipe FAQ
- → What treats work best for dipping on this board?
Soft fruits like strawberries, marshmallows, mini donuts, and pretzel rods hold chocolate coatings well and pair nicely with sprinkles.
- → How do I melt chocolate smoothly for dipping?
Heat chocolate chips in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each until creamy and smooth without overheating.
- → Can I customize the toppings for variety?
Absolutely, mini chocolate chips and desiccated coconut add texture, and fresh fruit options like pineapple or grapes complement the sweetness.
- → What are good serving suggestions for this platter?
Arrange treats and dips on a large board with small bowls for yogurt and hazelnut spread to encourage sharing and dipping.
- → How can I adapt this for gluten-free diets?
Use gluten-free cookies, pretzels, and donuts to accommodate gluten sensitivities while keeping the fun and flavor intact.