Dessert Charcuterie Board

This Christmas tree dessert charcuterie board is filled with various holiday cookies and confections, and is so perfect for a holiday party!

This Christmas tree charcuterie board is such a festive shareable dessert idea! When it comes to dessert, everyone has a favorite, so adding several different sweets to one board will ensure there's an option for all!

For more holiday recipes, try Cranberry Orange Cake, Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies, and Gingerbread Bundt Cake. 

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• Why you'll love this dessert charcuterie board
• Elements of the best dessert charcuterie board
• Cookie recipes
• Confection Recipes
• Sweet & Salty Snack Recipes
• Make Ahead Tips
• Other holiday recipes to try
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Why you'll love this dessert charcuterie board

• Perfect for a crowd: Rather than worrying about cutting and serving a large dessert, you can leave this gorgeous charcuterie board out (and even in several locations!) so everyone can snack on the sweets throughout the party. 
• Best way to use up leftover holiday treats: I'm sure you've been baking up a storm for the holidays, so if you have any leftover cookies or other treats stowed away in your freezer, this is the best way to use them all up! 

Elements of the best dessert charcuterie board

• Various Flavors: To appease everyone's preferences, choose a variety of holiday flavors, such as gingerbread, peppermint, caramel, and cranberry. 
• Mixed Textures: Just like a traditional savory charcuterie board, a mix of textures is essential! I love the variation of soft marshmallows, crisp meringues, crunchy caramel popcorn, and juicy cranberries. 
• Festive Colors: Add fresh rosemary, sprinkles, or holiday candy to make this Christmas tree charcuterie board extra festive!

Cookie recipes

• Soft Gingerbread Cutout Cookies: Soft gingerbread cutout cookies made with warm spices, rich molasses, and lots of love❤️ They're a must-bake every year for Christmas! 
• Meringue Cookies: These chocolate dipped meringue cookies are sweet, crunchy, and light as air. They're such a delicious naturally gluten free dessert!

Store-Bought Cookie Ideas

• Oreos
• Gingersnaps

Confection Recipes

• Mini Marshmallows: These homemade mini marshmallows are sweet, fluffy, and so delicious in hot chocolate or as s'mores! They're such a fun, easy holiday recipe!
• Sugared Cranberries: These sugared cranberries require just 5 ingredients and are so easy to make! They're perfect for holiday cocktails, desserts, and more!

Store-Bought Candy Ideas

• Peppermints
• Mini Candy Canes
• Christmas M&Ms

Sweet & Salty Snack Recipes

• Salted Caramel Popcorn: This homemade salted caramel popcorn is so easy and makes for the perfect sweet & salty snack for movie night or as a holiday gift!

Store-Bought Sweet & Salty Snack Ideas

• Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
• Chocolate Covered Almonds

Make Ahead Tips

Each of these recipes can be made days in advance! See details for storage on each recipe blog post. 

Other holiday recipes to try

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