Save A festive, wintry dessert board featuring an assortment of sweet treats in a snowflake-inspired arrangement—perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
I love assembling this dessert board for holiday parties because it brings everyone together with a beautiful and tasty spread.
Ingredients
- Cookies & Biscuits: 12 vanilla snowflake sugar cookies, 10 white chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, 12 coconut macaroons
- Chocolates & Sweets: 1 cup white chocolate truffles, 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels, ½ cup peppermint bark pieces, ½ cup snowflake-shaped marshmallows
- Fruits & Extras: 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 cup fresh raspberries, ½ cup sugared cranberries, ½ cup shredded coconut (for snow effect)
- Dips: ½ cup white chocolate fondue or dip, ½ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Select a large serving board or platter and arrange a layer of shredded coconut in the center to mimic snow.
- Step 2:
- Place the snowflake sugar cookies in a star or snowflake pattern at the center of the board.
- Step 3:
- Arrange white chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies and coconut macaroons in radiating arms around the center, following a snowflake design.
- Step 4:
- Fill spaces between cookies with clusters of white chocolate truffles and yogurt-covered pretzels.
- Step 5:
- Distribute peppermint bark pieces and marshmallows evenly, keeping the snowflake shape.
- Step 6:
- Scatter blueberries, raspberries, and sugared cranberries for pops of color and freshness.
- Step 7:
- Place small bowls of white chocolate dip and vanilla yogurt on opposite sides of the board.
- Step 8:
- Finish with an extra sprinkle of shredded coconut for a frosty effect. Serve immediately.
Save This dessert board always creates magical holiday memories with my family gathered around sharing sweets and stories.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, small bowls for dips, spreading knife or spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Milk wheat (gluten) eggs soy tree nuts in some chocolates and potentially peanuts check packaging Always verify ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contamination
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 14 g Carbohydrates 46 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save Enjoy assembling this snowflake dessert board as a fun holiday tradition that delights both the eyes and the palate.
Recipe FAQ
- → What ingredients create the snowflake effect?
Shredded coconut sprinkled as a snowy base combined with snowflake-shaped sugar cookies and marshmallows build the festive snowflake design.
- → Can I make this board gluten-free?
Yes, by selecting gluten-free cookies and pretzels, the board can accommodate gluten-free diets without sacrificing flavor or appearance.
- → How should the board be arranged for best presentation?
Start with shredded coconut in the center to mimic snow, place cookies in a star-shaped pattern, then radiate chocolates and berries outward preserving the snowflake shape.
- → What dips complement the dessert items?
White chocolate fondue and vanilla Greek yogurt provide creamy, contrasting dips that enhance the sweetness of the cookies and fruits.
- → Are there suggestions for seasonal variations?
Feel free to substitute berries with other seasonal fruits or add edible glitter and silver sugar pearls for extra sparkle and festive flair.