Festive and Fun Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Wow your guests this winter with a hot chocolate charcuterie board! Piled high with fluffy marshmallows and yummy hot chocolate toppings, this hot chocolate charcuterie will be a hit at your snowy celebration!

Why we love this hot chocolate grazing platter

Dessert charcuterie boards are a fun way to use up all the chocolate, cookies and other sweets left over from the holiday season! It takes your cup of hot chocolate to the next level, and is the sweetest way to warm up this winter! It’s a perfect centerpiece for your next holiday party or valentine’s day!

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What you need for a hot cocoa charcuterie board

Hot cocoa mix- store bought or homemade

Regular sized marshmallows

Mini marshmallows

Hershey Kisses Holiday Hot Cocoa

Mini candy canes

White chocolate chips

Whipped cream

Toasted sweetened coconut flakes

Candy Cane pieces

Dark Chocolate wafer cookies

Peppermint bark

Peppermint sticks or chocolate stir sticks

Holiday M&Ms

Pepperidge Farm Rolled Wafers Pirouette Creme Filled Chocolate Fudge

Caramel sauce

Chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup

Take this hot chocolate charcuterie to the next level with peppermint Schnapps, coconut rum or other alcoholic mix-ins!

Other fun ideas include: peanut butter, cookies for dipping, chocolate bars, biscotti, caramel candies, oreos, chocolate covered pretzels, etc.

How to arrange a hot chocolate charcuterie board

Start with small bowls or mugs

Your hot chocolate charcuterie board may include a variety of toppings, sauces, or mix-ins. Starting with the bowls acts as an anchor for the rest of the ingredients on the board. Use various sizes to create some interest for your guests. The rest of the ingredients will be built around these items to create an aesthetically pleasing experience for your eyes.

Fill in the empty spaces

Next, alternate colors and fill in the empty spaces between the bowls with hot chocolate toppings. Start with mini marshmallows in one corner, then place colorful M&Ms next to them. Next to that, fill in peppermint bark, etc. I like to alternate white, color, chocolate, then white again.

Place a coffee carafe of hot milk or hot water next to the platter, with mugs for easy grabbing

What kind of platter should I use?

If you’re entertaining a crowd, a large platter is the best option. A round platter like this one here, here or here. A large cutting board or wooden tray would also work well for this hot chocolate dessert board.

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