Candy Cane Dessert Platter (Printer View)

Holiday assortment with peppermint meringues, chocolate pretzels, macarons, berries, and mint garnish.

# Components:

→ Candy Cane-Inspired Treats

01 - 8 mini candy canes
02 - 8 peppermint meringue kisses
03 - 12 chocolate-dipped pretzel rods drizzled with white and red chocolate
04 - 12 vanilla macarons with peppermint buttercream
05 - 12 peppermint bark squares

→ Accompaniments

06 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
07 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
08 - ½ cup white chocolate chips

→ Garnish

09 - Crushed candy canes for sprinkling
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Place the mini candy canes evenly around the perimeter of a large serving platter.
02 - Distribute peppermint meringue kisses and peppermint bark squares in small clusters across different sections of the platter.
03 - Alternate chocolate-dipped pretzel rods and vanilla macarons to create visual contrast and balance.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved fresh strawberries and mini marshmallows for color and texture variety.
05 - Sprinkle white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes evenly across the platter to enhance sweetness and add crunch.
06 - Finish with a decorative garnish of fresh mint leaves to provide a festive aroma and appearance.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and colorful dessert platter
  • Easy to assemble and share
02 -
  • Swap strawberries for raspberries or add chocolate truffles for extra indulgence
  • For a gluten-free option use gluten-free pretzels and macarons
03 -
  • Use fresh ingredients for best flavor
  • Arrange treats in color blocks for a visually appealing platter
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