Save A whimsical, vibrant dessert board bursting with colorful treats, fruits, and confections — perfect for parties or celebrations.
This magical unicorn rainbow dessert board always brings joy and excitement to our family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced, 1 cup pineapple, cubed, 1 cup seedless grapes (mixed colors), 1 cup mandarin orange segments
- Rainbow Confections: 1 cup pastel mini marshmallows, 1 cup rainbow gummy candies, 1 cup unicorn-shaped sugar cookies, 1/2 cup rainbow nonpareils or sprinkles, 8 meringue kisses, assorted pastel colors, 1/2 cup white chocolate bark, broken into shards and decorated with edible glitter
- Dips & Spreads: 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/2 cup funfetti cream cheese dip
- Decorative Elements: Edible flowers (like pansies or violets), for garnish, Gold leaf flakes (optional), Colorful paper straws or mini skewers
Instructions
- Arrange Fruits:
- Arrange the rainbow of fresh fruits in arcs or clusters across a large serving board, grouping by color for visual appeal.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill gaps with rainbow candies, mini marshmallows, unicorn cookies, and meringue kisses, distributing evenly for color contrast.
- Place Dips:
- Place the dips (Greek yogurt, honey, and funfetti cream cheese dip) in small bowls and nestle them among the fruits and sweets.
- Add Chocolate & Sprinkles:
- Scatter white chocolate bark shards and sprinkle with rainbow nonpareils for extra sparkle.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the board with edible flowers and, if desired, a touch of gold leaf flakes for a magical effect.
- Add Serving Elements:
- Add colorful paper straws or mini skewers for easy serving.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Save This dessert board is a hit at every party, creating smiles and sweet memories with every bite.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for dips, Paring knife, Mini skewers or tongs
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (Greek yogurt, cream cheese dip, some candies and cookies). Contains eggs (meringue kisses, some cookies). Contains gluten (cookies, some candies). May contain nuts depending on specific candies or cookies used. Always check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 285, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 54 g, Protein: 5 g per serving.
Save A delightful dessert experience that brings color and fun to your table.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for this colorful board?
Use a mix of fresh, vibrant fruits like strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes, and mandarin oranges to balance flavor and color.
- → How can I make this suitable for a vegan diet?
Swap vanilla Greek yogurt for plant-based yogurt and choose dairy-free candies to keep the board vegan-friendly.
- → What are some good alternatives for the confections?
Try pastel marshmallows, rainbow gummy candies, or shaped sugar cookies to add visual and textural variety.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients for best presentation?
Group fruits in colorful arcs or clusters, then fill gaps with candies and meringue kisses to create contrast and visual interest.
- → Can I prepare this board in advance?
It's best served immediately to maintain freshness and crispness, especially for fruits and meringue elements.