Grad Party Dessert Board

# What You Need:

01 - 1 loaf (9x5-inch) pound cake, sliced

02 - 1 loaf lemon loaf cake, sliced

03 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

04 - 12 chocolate chip cookies

05 - 12 sugar cookies

06 - 12 oatmeal raisin cookies

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

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

01 - If baking cakes, cookies, or brownies from scratch, prepare and bake in advance. Cool completely and slice as needed.

02 - On a large serving board or platter, fan or overlap the cake slices along one edge. Garnish with sliced strawberries for freshness.

03 - Stack cookies in alternating types, creating visually appealing piles.

04 - Arrange brownie pieces in neat rows or a pile. Dust lightly with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.

05 - Distribute fresh raspberries, blueberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate-covered pretzels to fill empty spaces.

06 - Scatter assorted sprinkles over cakes or cookies to enhance presentation, if desired.

07 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for future assembly. Allow board to reach room temperature before serving for optimum flavor.

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You can assemble this board in under an hour even if you go the homemade route, making dessert feel effortless.
It's endlessly customizable for picky eaters and special diets—plus, the display always looks like you spent hours on it.

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Don't rush slicing cakes or brownies before they've cooled or you'll end up with a crumbly mess.
I learned by accident that chilling berries keeps them looking lively and prevents them from bleeding onto cookies.

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Mix up the textures and flavors so every bite is exciting.
Let people serve themselves—the board naturally encourages mingling and conversation.