Save 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 was a hit at my last gathering with friends who loved dipping their favorite treats into chocolate and sprinkles.
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 and Fruits:
- Prepare all dippable treats and fruits, arranging them in small groups on a large serving board or platter.
- Melt Chocolates:
- Melt the white and milk chocolate chips separately in microwave-safe bowls (30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth).
- Set Up 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:
- 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 My family loves gathering around this board as everyone picks their favorites and customizes their treats together.
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 This rainbow sprinkle party board brings fun and flavor to any celebration with minimal effort and maximum joy.
Recipe Guide
- → What treats work best for this party board?
Strawberries, marshmallows, mini donuts, pretzel rods, cupcakes, and cookies provide a delicious variety of textures and flavors that complement the sprinkles well.
- → How do I melt the chocolate smoothly?
Use microwave-safe bowls and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth to avoid burning.
- → Can I customize the toppings for dietary needs?
Yes, gluten-free cookies and pretzels can replace standard ones, and nuts or allergens should be considered when selecting dips and spreads.
- → What fresh fruits can I include aside from the suggested ones?
Banana slices, kiwi, or any preferred seasonal fruits work well to add freshness and variety.
- → How to serve the party board attractively?
Arrange treats and fruits in groups on a large board, scatter extra sprinkles before serving, and provide small tongs or forks for easy picking.
- → What beverages pair nicely with this board?
Sparkling lemonade or fruit punch complement the sweet and colorful nature of the board beautifully.