Save A whimsical, vibrant dessert board bursting with colorful treats, fruits, and confections — perfect for parties or celebrations.
This magical unicorn rainbow dessert board always brightens up our family gatherings and delights everyone with its playful presentation.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup kiwi peeled and sliced, 1 cup pineapple cubed, 1 cup seedless grapes (mixed colors), 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- Rainbow Confections: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows, 1 cup rainbow gummy candies, 1 cup unicorn-shaped sugar cookies, 1/2 cup rainbow nonpareils or sprinkles, 8 meringue kisses assorted pastel colors, 1/2 cup white chocolate bark broken into shards and decorated with edible glitter
- Dips & Spreads: 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup funfetti cream cheese dip
- Decorative Elements: Edible flowers (like pansies or violets) for garnish, Gold leaf flakes (optional), Colorful paper straws or mini skewers
Instructions
- Arrange Fruits:
- Arrange the rainbow of fresh fruits in arcs or clusters across a large serving board grouping by color for visual appeal.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill gaps with rainbow candies mini marshmallows unicorn cookies and meringue kisses distributing evenly for color contrast.
- Prepare Dips:
- Place the dips (Greek yogurt honey and funfetti cream cheese dip) in small bowls and nestle them among the fruits and sweets.
- Add Decorations:
- Scatter white chocolate bark shards and sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils for extra sparkle.
- Garnish Board:
- Garnish the board with edible flowers and if desired a touch of gold leaf flakes for a magical effect.
- Add Accessories:
- Add colorful paper straws or mini skewers for easy serving.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Save Every time we prepare this dessert board it becomes a centerpiece of joy and conversation during our family celebrations.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Paring knife Mini skewers or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt cream cheese dip some candies and cookies) Contains eggs (meringue kisses some cookies) Contains gluten (cookies some candies) May contain nuts depending on specific candies or cookies used Always check ingredient labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 285 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 5 g per serving
Save This dessert board is as delightful to make as it is to eat making any party magical and colorful.
Recipe Guide
- → How do I arrange the fruits and candies on the board?
Group fresh fruits by color in arcs or clusters and fill gaps evenly with candies and cookies for visual appeal and balanced flavors.
- → What dips complement this dessert board best?
Vanilla Greek yogurt, honey, and funfetti cream cheese dips add creamy textures and subtle sweetness to balance the fruity and sugary treats.
- → Can I customize the board for dietary preferences?
Yes, swap regular yogurt for plant-based versions and choose dairy-free candies to make it vegan-friendly without losing flavor or fun.
- → What decorative elements enhance the presentation?
Edible flowers and gold leaf flakes add whimsical elegance, while colorful paper straws or mini skewers make serving easy and festive.
- → Is this dessert board suitable for children’s parties?
Absolutely! Its bright colors, fun shapes, and sweet treats make it perfect for celebrations and enjoyable for all ages.
- → How long does it take to prepare this dessert board?
Preparation is quick and easy, taking about 25 minutes, with no cooking required, ideal for last-minute entertaining.