Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable Version)

Vibrant board of mini treats, cake slices, fresh berries, and garnishes ideal for festive entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mini Treats

01 - 12 mini brownies
02 - 12 mini lemon bars
03 - 12 chocolate truffles
04 - 12 mini fruit tarts

→ Cake Slices

05 - 1 small sheet cake (vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti), sliced into 12 thin pieces

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
07 - 1 cup blueberries
08 - 1 cup raspberries
09 - 1 cup seedless grapes

→ Extras & Garnishes

10 - 0.5 cup assorted macarons
11 - 0.5 cup mini meringues
12 - 0.5 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
13 - Edible flowers, optional for decoration
14 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your serving base.
02 - Arrange the cake slices in a semi-circle or fan shape on one side of the board for visual appeal.
03 - Place mini brownies, lemon bars, truffles, and fruit tarts in small clusters around the cake slices, alternating colors and shapes for variety.
04 - Fill gaps with piles of fresh berries and grapes, distributing them evenly around the board.
05 - Add scattered clusters of macarons, meringues, and chocolate-covered pretzels for color and texture.
06 - Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint sprigs for a festive touch.
07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Set out at room temperature 20 minutes before the party for best flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone finds something they actually want to eat because the variety is genuinely endless.
  • It looks way more impressive than the effort it actually takes, which is basically the dream scenario.
  • You can prep most of it ahead and just do the final arrangement an hour before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't slice your cake too thick or it'll look clunky; thin slices feel more elegant and let guests feel like they're not overdoing it with their selections.
  • Buy your mini treats and cake at least two days ahead if possible so you're not stressed the morning of—this board is about looking effortless, even if the planning isn't.
  • Berries release moisture over time, so if you're assembling more than an hour early, add them last or pat them completely dry first.
03 -
  • Chill everything that needs it before assembling so nothing melts or wilts under the warm party lights—soft treats keep their shape better when they start cold.
  • Buy about 20 percent more treats than you think you need because people will graze more than you anticipate, and running out feels like failure even though you fed everyone.
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