Pin this A festive, colorful dessert platter featuring a variety of treats dipped, coated, or sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles—perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Kids can help with dipping and decorating treats, making it a fun family activity.
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:
- Prepare all dippable treats and fruits, arranging them in small groups on a large serving board or platter.
- Melt chocolate:
- Melt the white and milk chocolate chips separately in microwave-safe bowls (30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth).
- Organize 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.
- Arrange:
- 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.
Pin this Kids love helping dip and decorate, making this a memorable family moment.
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.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 50 g, Protein: 4 g
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Recipe Questions
- → How do I melt chocolate without burning it?
Melt chocolate chips in short 30-second bursts in a microwave, stirring between each interval until smooth to prevent burning.
- → Can I use gluten-free options on the board?
Yes, substitute gluten-free cookies, pretzels, and donuts to make the board gluten-friendly.
- → How long can the party board be kept before serving?
Arrange and dip all treats shortly before serving to maintain freshness, ideally within 30 minutes.
- → Are there alternative toppings besides rainbow sprinkles?
Mini chocolate chips and desiccated coconut are great options to add variety and texture.
- → What fruits work well on the board?
Pineapple chunks, seedless grapes, and apple slices tossed in lemon juice add freshness and balance to the sweet treats.
- → Can kids help prepare the board?
Absolutely, kids can assist with dipping and decorating, making it a fun interactive activity.