Save to Pinterest 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 always delights my guests and inspires creativity in 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 and Fruit:
- Arrange all dippable treats and fruits 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 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 Pinterest This platter always brings smiles and laughter when shared with my family and friends.
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 Pinterest This rainbow sprinkle party board is the perfect centerpiece for any celebration and can be customized to suit all tastes.
Ask About This Recipe
- → What treats are best for dipping on the board?
Strawberries, marshmallows, mini donuts, and pretzel rods work wonderfully when dipped in melted chocolate and coated with sprinkles.
- → How can I keep the dipped items from melting or becoming soggy?
Allow dipped treats to set on parchment paper for about 5 minutes until the chocolate firms up to prevent melting or sogginess.
- → Can I substitute the toppings used on the board?
Yes, mini chocolate chips, desiccated coconut, or additional sprinkle varieties can be swapped or added to suit your taste.
- → What dips complement the treats on this board?
Vanilla yogurt and chocolate hazelnut spread provide creamy, flavorful dips that pair well with the assortment of treats.
- → How can I make this board gluten-free?
Use gluten-free cookies, pretzels, and donuts to adapt the board for gluten-sensitive guests.