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Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board Recipe

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  • Author: Melanie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Create a festive and indulgent Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board perfect for holiday gatherings. This visually appealing and delicious spread features a variety of sweet treats like holiday M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream, marshmallows, candy canes, caramels, and an assortment of cookies and fudge sticks, all artfully arranged for easy sharing alongside a warm cup of hot cocoa.


Ingredients

Scale

Chocolates & Candies

  • 10 oz bag mini chocolate chips
  • 10 oz bag white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup candy canes (crushed)
  • 11 oz package caramels
  • 1/2 cup red hots candy
  • M&M’s (Holiday variety)

Dairy

  • 4 cups whipped cream

Marshmallows & Sweets

  • Marshmallows (assorted)

Cookies & Biscuits

  • Fudge Stripes Cookies (Mini, Keebler)
  • Pirouette Cookies (Pepperidge Farm)
  • White Chocolate and Fudge Dipped Oreos
  • Fudge Sticks (Keebler)
  • Butter Biscuits Dark Chocolate Covered

Sauces & Mixes

  • Caramel sauce
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Hot cocoa mix


Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Board: Select a large serving board or platter to display all your sweet ingredients beautifully.
  2. Arrange Ingredients: Artfully arrange the holiday M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, roasted marshmallows, crushed candy canes, caramels, red hots candy, and all cookie varieties including Fudge Stripes, Pirouette, White Chocolate and Fudge Dipped Oreos, Fudge Sticks, and Butter Biscuits across the board.
  3. Add Whipped Cream & Sauces: Place bowls or dollops of whipped cream strategically on the board. Include small containers or drizzles of caramel sauce and chocolate syrup to complement the treats.
  4. Serve with Hot Cocoa: Prepare hot cocoa using your favorite hot cocoa mix. Serve warm alongside the charcuterie board for guests to dip their treats or enjoy a comforting beverage.
  5. Enjoy Immediately: Invite guests to enjoy the variety of textures and flavors, mixing and matching sweets and hot chocolate for the perfect festive experience.

Notes

  • This board is best served fresh to maintain the texture of cookies and freshness of whipped cream.
  • Consider adding a variety of hot cocoa flavors or milk options (like almond or oat milk) for guests with dietary preferences.
  • Use decorative holiday-themed bowls or dishes to enhance presentation.
  • To keep caramels soft, you may gently warm them before serving.