Red White Candy Stripe Treat

Featured in: Sweet Comforts

This festive board showcases an eye-catching arrangement of red and white candy stripes, combining peppermint canes, licorice twists, marshmallows, and various chocolates. Fresh strawberries add a natural touch, while optional vanilla yogurt dip and edible glitter elevate presentation. Perfect for easy assembling and sharing during holiday occasions, it offers a delightful balance of colors and flavors with minimal preparation time.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:19:00 GMT
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A festive and eye-catching dessert board featuring an array of red and white candies and sweet treats, perfect for holiday gatherings or celebratory occasions.

This sweet board quickly became a favorite at our holiday parties thanks to its vibrant colors and delightful variety of treats.

Ingredients

  • Candies: 200 g peppermint candy canes, 150 g red licorice twists, 150 g strawberry marshmallows, 120 g raspberry jelly beans, 100 g white chocolate-covered pretzels, 100 g red and white striped hard candies, 80 g red gummy bears, 80 g white chocolate truffles
  • Fresh Elements: 150 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, 1 small bowl vanilla yogurt dip (optional)
  • Decorative & Serving: Edible glitter or gold leaf (optional, for accent), Mini serving tongs or spoons

Instructions

Step 1:
Line a large serving board or platter with parchment paper if desired for easy clean-up.
Step 2:
Arrange the peppermint candy canes in a visually appealing stripe or fan pattern along one side.
Step 3:
Place the red licorice twists and strawberry marshmallows in alternating lines to create a striped effect.
Step 4:
Fill small bowls or sections of the board with raspberry jelly beans, red gummy bears, and striped hard candies.
Step 5:
Add clusters of white chocolate-covered pretzels and truffles throughout the board.
Step 6:
Scatter fresh strawberries in open spaces for a pop of natural color and freshness.
Step 7:
Place the vanilla yogurt dip in a small bowl and set on the board for dipping marshmallows and strawberries.
Step 8:
Optionally, sprinkle edible glitter or gold leaf for festive sparkle.
Step 9:
Provide mini serving tongs or spoons for easy sharing.
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This sweet board brings the family together as everyone enjoys picking their favorite treats and sharing festive moments.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for dips or loose candies, Mini tongs or spoons

Allergen Information

Contains milk (white chocolate yogurt dip) gluten (pretzels some candies) possible traces of nuts (depending on specific candy brands) Always check individual ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories 240 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 46 g Protein 2 g per serving

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This festive Sweet Board arrangement includes candies and delights, perfect for a special treat. | panpatriot.com

This sweet board is the perfect finishing touch to your holiday celebrations bringing color and joy in just minutes.

Red White Candy Stripe Treat

A visually striking board with red and white candies arranged in a festive pattern for sharing.

Prep duration
20 min
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Total duration
20 min

Category Sweet Comforts

Difficulty Easy

Origin American

Yield 8 Servings

Dietary requirements Vegetarian

Ingredients

Candies

01 7 oz peppermint candy canes
02 5.3 oz red licorice twists
03 5.3 oz strawberry marshmallows
04 4.2 oz raspberry jelly beans
05 3.5 oz white chocolate-covered pretzels
06 3.5 oz red and white striped hard candies
07 2.8 oz red gummy bears
08 2.8 oz white chocolate truffles

Fresh Elements

01 5.3 oz fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 Small bowl vanilla yogurt dip (optional)

Decorative & Serving

01 Edible glitter or gold leaf (optional, for accent)
02 Mini serving tongs or spoons

Directions

Step 01

Prepare Serving Surface: Line a large serving board or platter with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Step 02

Arrange Peppermint Candy Canes: Position peppermint candy canes in a stripe or fan pattern along one side of the board.

Step 03

Create Striped Effect: Place red licorice twists and strawberry marshmallows alternately in lines to form stripes.

Step 04

Section Small Candies: Fill small bowls or board sections with raspberry jelly beans, red gummy bears, and striped hard candies.

Step 05

Add Chocolate Treats: Scatter clusters of white chocolate-covered pretzels and truffles evenly throughout the board.

Step 06

Incorporate Fresh Strawberries: Distribute fresh strawberries in open spaces to add color and freshness.

Step 07

Place Dipping Dip: Set a small bowl of vanilla yogurt dip on the board for dipping marshmallows and strawberries.

Step 08

Add Festive Accents: Optionally sprinkle edible glitter or gold leaf over the arrangement for extra sparkle.

Step 09

Provide Serving Tools: Offer mini tongs or spoons to facilitate sharing among guests.

Necessary tools

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Small bowls for dips or loose candies
  • Mini tongs or spoons

Allergy information

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and consult with healthcare providers if you're uncertain.
  • Contains milk (white chocolate, yogurt dip), gluten (pretzels, some candies), and possible traces of nuts depending on specific candy brands. Verify ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutrition facts (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Calories: 240
  • Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Protein: 2 g