Grad Party Dessert Board (Printable)

Colorful board of sweets and fruit, ideal for sharing at graduation celebrations. Fun, easy, and festive.

# What You Need:

→ Cake Slices

01 - 1 loaf pound cake (9x5-inch), sliced
02 - 1 loaf lemon loaf cake, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

→ Cookies

04 - 12 chocolate chip cookies
05 - 12 sugar cookies
06 - 12 oatmeal raisin cookies

→ Brownie Bites

07 - 1 batch brownies (8x8-inch pan), cut into 1-inch squares

→ Extras & Garnishes

08 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
09 - 1/2 cup blueberries
10 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzels
12 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 1/4 cup assorted sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - If preparing cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, bake each item in advance. Allow them to cool fully before slicing or portioning.
02 - On a large serving board, arrange the pound cake and lemon loaf cake slices in a fan or overlapping pattern along one side. Garnish with sliced strawberries.
03 - Place the chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin cookies in alternating stacks or small piles to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Arrange brownie bites in neat rows or a compact pile. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
05 - Fill empty areas on the board with fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels.
06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies to add a festive touch as preferred.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate if assembled ahead. Allow the board to come to room temperature for optimal texture and flavor before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • There's no single way to assemble this dessert board, which means every bit is a fresh surprise.
  • It's the fastest route to a cheering crowd, even if you only have store-bought goodies on hand.
02 -
  • Once, I tried arranging warm brownies and ended up with a gooey mess—cool desserts are essential.
  • Dusting powdered sugar right before serving keeps it from sinking into brownies and fading away.
03 -
  • Don't overcrowd the board: leaving space lets every item shine and prevents sogginess.
  • A sprinkle of salt on brownies before serving draws out rich chocolate flavor.
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