Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

Colorful dessert board with mini brownies, lemon bars, cake slices, fresh berries, and assorted treats for sharing.

# 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 - 1/2 cup assorted macarons
11 - 1/2 cup mini meringues
12 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
13 - Edible flowers, optional for decoration
14 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Directions:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • It lets you skip the baking entirely if you're short on time, yet looks like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Everyone finds something they love since the variety means no one leaves disappointed.
  • The board itself becomes part of the celebration—it's Instagram-worthy without trying too hard.
02 -
  • Arrange your board on a slight angle or tilt if your surface allows—it makes everything feel more intentional and photo-ready.
  • Leave some breathing room between items; a crowded board looks chaotic rather than abundant.
03 -
  • Buy your treats and cake from places with different styles—if you get everything from one bakery, the board can look monotonous even with variety.
  • Add small serving tongs or pretty spoons next to the board so people don't use their fingers and rearrange everything as they reach.
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