Red and White Candy Stripe

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This vibrant board combines peppermint candy canes, red licorice twists, marshmallows, and raspberry jelly beans arranged in festive stripes. White chocolate-covered pretzels and truffles add richness, while fresh strawberries bring natural contrast and freshness. Optional yogurt dip and edible glitter elevate the presentation, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or celebrations. A simple, no-cook delight ready in 20 minutes.

Updated on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:54:00 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 always captivates guests with its vibrant colors and delicious variety, making holiday moments extra special.

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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Gathering around this board brings my family together as everyone picks their favorite sweets and shares stories.

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

Per serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 46 g, Protein 2 g

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Festive Sweet Board, offering a variety of red and white candies, perfect for holiday serving and delight. | maplefrost.com

This candy stripe board elevates any celebration with simple preparation and delightful presentation.

Red and White Candy Stripe

An easy-to-assemble board featuring red and white candies with fresh strawberry highlights.

Prep time
20 minutes
Time to cook
1 minutes
Overall time
21 minutes
Created by Hannah Marlowe


Level Easy

Cuisine type American

Makes 9 Portions

Diet preferences Meat-free

What You’ll Need

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 1 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 Base: Line a large serving board or platter with parchment paper if desired for easy clean-up.

Step 02

Arrange Candy Canes: Arrange the peppermint candy canes in a visually appealing stripe or fan pattern along one side.

Step 03

Create Striped Pattern: Place the red licorice twists and strawberry marshmallows in alternating lines to produce a striped effect.

Step 04

Fill with Jelly Beans and Gummies: Fill small bowls or board sections with raspberry jelly beans, red gummy bears, and striped hard candies.

Step 05

Add Pretzels and Truffles: Distribute clusters of white chocolate-covered pretzels and truffles evenly across the board.

Step 06

Incorporate Fresh Strawberries: Scatter fresh strawberries in the open spaces to add natural color and freshness.

Step 07

Set Yogurt Dip: Place the vanilla yogurt dip in a small bowl and position it on the board for dipping marshmallows and strawberries.

Step 08

Optional Decoration: Optionally sprinkle edible glitter or gold leaf over the arrangement to add festive sparkle.

Step 09

Provide Serving Tools: Place mini serving tongs or spoons nearby for easy sharing.

Equipment you’ll need

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

Allergy details

Be sure to review ingredient lists for allergens and reach out to your healthcare provider if uncertain.
  • Contains milk (white chocolate, yogurt dip)
  • Contains gluten (pretzels, some candies)
  • May contain traces of nuts depending on candy brand

Nutrition info (per portion)

All nutrition info is just for reference and can’t replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 240
  • Total fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 46 grams
  • Proteins: 2 grams