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A beautifully arranged Festive Christmas Sweet Grazing Board featuring cookies, chocolates, fruits, and candies, perfect for holiday gatherings.

The Ultimate Christmas Sweet Grazing Board


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8-12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

An easy-to-assemble, festive dessert centerpiece featuring a delightful array of holiday baked goods, chocolates, candies, and fresh fruits perfect for sharing.


Ingredients

Assorted holiday cookies (gingerbread, shortbread, sugar cookies)
Mini baked goods (cupcakes, brownie bites, loaf cake slices)
Assorted chocolates (truffles, mini bars, chocolate-covered pretzels)
Peppermint bark, candy canes, or other festive candies
Fresh strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries
Green and red grapes
Mandarin orange segments (clementines)
Mini macarons and meringues
Marshmallows (plain or chocolate-dipped)
Mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
Small bowls of chocolate hazelnut spread
Small bowls of caramel dip
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Edible glitter or festive sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

Step 1: Choose a large, clean serving board (wood, slate, or festive tray) to begin your assembly.
Step 2: Place any small bowls intended for dips or nuts onto the board first to establish anchors for your design.
Step 3: Arrange your larger baked items, such as bigger cookies, mini cupcakes, or brownie squares, distributing them evenly across the board to create a visual foundation.
Step 4: Next, nestle in your selection of chocolates and candies. Cluster items like chocolate-covered pretzels, truffles, and peppermint bark around the baked goods, letting them fill available spaces.
Step 5: Incorporate the fresh fruits, arranging berries, grapes, and citrus slices in colorful sections. Allow them to tumble and overlap slightly to create a bountiful, inviting appearance.
Step 6: Fill any remaining gaps with smaller delights such as macarons, meringues, and marshmallows, ensuring a lush and abundant look.
Step 7: Fill your small bowls with chocolate hazelnut spread and caramel dip, placing them conveniently on the board for easy access.
Step 8: Garnish your board by tucking fresh rosemary sprigs into various spots for a natural, aromatic, and festive touch. For an extra special sparkle, dust with edible glitter or festive sprinkles.

Notes

Feel free to customize this board with your favorite holiday treats, store-bought or homemade. The key is variety in color, texture, and flavor. Preparation time does not include baking individual components if made from scratch.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Assembly
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg