EPIC Christmas Dessert Board
For Christmas, serve an EPIC Christmas Dessert Board at a Holiday Dessert Party! Buy treats at Trader Joe’s; make a casual invite: “Drop in when you can.”
Friends, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … not quite yet for us. But hopefully we will get a tree this weekend and be in our new home. If you’ve been following along, just WOW. We’ve been hard at work.
EPIC Christmas Dessert Board
For now, today I’m sharing an EPIC Christmas Dessert Board for a dessert party! Most of these ingredients you can buy at your local Trader Joe’s!
Epic Rectangular Board
Here’s another Epic Rectangular Charcuterie Board for the holidays–a festive board of cheese, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and cured meats!
By the way, my husband made me this board, but we now have our own NEW LINE OF BOARDS! Grab the links below!
Host multi-generational
I love a dessert open house. It’s casual, easy to drop in, and less-pressure for the guests.
Remember, moments of connection aren’t limited to the table, as you can have a meaningful get-together where everyone simply stands around, or finds a cozy place to sit!
I think it’s important to entertain all walks of life. Multi-generational is one of my favorite ways to practice hospitality … the older and the younger at the table together.
I love this quote … we can all learn from one another. Sharing, dining together, the act of eating (so intimate), are some of the greatest gifts in life.
“Become friends with people who aren’t your age. Hang out with people whose first language isn’t the same as yours. Get to know someone who doesn’t come from your social class. This is how you see the world. This is how you grow…” –Roumaissa
How to Host a Dessert Party
Create a unique party experience with a dessert-themed party, where everyone can participate. You create the “center” dessert and ask your guests to bring their favorites. Offer one large table, filled with desserts!
Offer a Variety of Drinks
Set up a drink station with wine or holiday punch. You can have other various drinks as well. Don’t forget a pitcher of water! We live in the high desert in central Oregon, and we just can’t get enough water.
- Hot chocolate
- Mulled apple cider
- Wine and beer
- Coffee bar
Small Portions are Best
When you have a dessert buffet, guests will want to try multiple desserts. That’s the best part – right? Keep the portion sizes small, or as I always say, make “nibble food.”
Guests love to sample a variety of the delicious offerings.
Oh, and did you know you can make your own Peppermint Bark?
Keep it Simple
Let the EPIC Christmas Dessert Board be the star of the party. Small white or clear plates are the perfect choice for a dessert buffet. Pair with silver cake servers and serving spoons.
Don’t Spend Hours Baking
Don’t spend hours baking … go to Trader Joe’s. Grab my shopping list and get going … it’s easy and fun!
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- A board with a lip (or raised edged) so the food doesn’t fall off
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There is always so much to prepare when you host a party – cleaning the house, setting up the decorations and tables, and providing entertainment for the guests. Make it a stress-free event pre-made desserts!
HO HO HO!
Get the Recipe:
EPIC Christmas Dessert Board
Ingredients
- Purple and green grapes
- Fresh blackberries
- Gingerbread cookies
- Peppermint bark
- 1 loaf Pomander Orange Cake, sliced
- 1 loaf Streusel Bread Baka, sliced
- Cinnamon bread, sliced
- Orange cranberry scones
- Peach jam
- Whipped cream
- Pomegranate seeds
- Kringle
- 2 red pears, 1 for garnish and 1 sliced
- Fresh rosemary
Instructions
- On a prepared board, arrange the Christmas sliced breads, cookies, fruit, and candy. Spoon the whipped cream in a small bowl and sprinkle with pomegrante seeds. Spoon the peach or marmelade jam in a small dish.
- Slice 1 pear, and leave 1 pear whole for garnish. Fill in empty spaces with rosemary and serve!
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I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
Your boards are fantastic for entertaining. The one question I have for you do you put parchment paper down on the wood when you’re adding fruits or vegetables. Or, what keeps the boards from staining?
Hi Sandy! No need for parchment on my new boards. They are food safe and clean up beautifully. I’ve never had one of my boards stain and we use them all the time. :)
How early can you make this? I mean without getting stale? The morning of and cover with plastic wrap?? Or do I have to make it right before guests come?
Sure, arrange it the morning of and cover it. Always add refrigerated items right before serving though!
Hi, I want to purchase some boards for entertaining during the holidays, how many persons would i be able to cater for by using the different boards? 42 x 12 for example seems to be able to host quite a few and I think in other recipes you would allowed for 12 persons on a 28″ round?
Hi there, I only sell 2 round sizes and the links are in The Big Board Tab! This post has been updated. Coming in 2021 … a rectangular board!
Looks like you have Kringle on this board from my hometown! O&H Bakery in Racine, WI. Love it!
I love this idea Sandy. What is the best way to set up the hot chocolate?
Just off to the side, or you could add everything on a separate round tray? ENJOY!
Looks like a very nice dessert selection. I’m slightly baffled about a move and new house….it’s similar to coming into the movie half way through. Don’t know how I missed those blog posts. I know from experience moving in mid-December and just before Christmas is a huge undertaking. Good Luck.
We’re getting settled now. I think I share more about this stuff on my Instagram, Pat :)