Save to Pins A festive, colorful dessert platter featuring a variety of treats dipped, coated, or sprinkled with rainbow sprinkles–perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
This party board quickly became my go-to dessert for family events because it's easy to prepare and fun for kids to help with dipping and decorating.
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 treats:
- 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).
- Prep 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 board:
- Arrange the dipped treats, cupcakes, cookies, and fresh fruit on the board.
- Serve dips:
- 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.
Save to Pins Gathering around this board always creates joyful family moments, especially when everyone gets to personalize their own treats.
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 to Pins This rainbow sprinkle party board is the perfect colorful dessert to impress your guests and keep everyone smiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What treats can be dipped on the board?
Strawberries, marshmallows, mini donuts, pretzel rods, cookies, and cupcakes are perfect for dipping into the melted chocolates and spreads.
- → How do I prevent fruit slices from browning?
Toss apple slices with lemon juice before arranging them on the board to keep their color vibrant and fresh.
- → Can I make this board gluten-free?
Yes, substitute regular cookies, pretzels, and donuts with gluten-free alternatives to suit dietary needs.
- → What dipping options are included?
White and milk chocolate chips are melted for dipping, alongside bowls of vanilla yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread for variety.
- → How should the sprinkles be used?
After dipping treats in melted chocolate, roll them into rainbow sprinkles for a colorful, festive coating. Extra sprinkles can be scattered on the board before serving.
- → What tools are recommended for assembling the board?
Use a large serving board or platter, microwave-safe bowls, shallow topping bowls, parchment paper for setting dipped treats, and small tongs or forks for serving.