It’s time to serve a 4th of July Charcuterie Board when summer berries are in season! A pretty presentation on this dessert tray of colorful red, white, and blue treats is the perfect way to capture the spirit of the holiday. Patriotic desserts can be healthy and still taste delicious!
4th of July Fruit Platter
Our easy 4th of July Fruit and Snack Tray recipe is filled with fresh fruit (juicy strawberries, plump blueberries, rich blackberries, and tangy raspberries), star-shaped marshmallows, and chocolate covered pretzels – it’s healthy, sweet, crunchy, and decadent, all at the same time!
A festive spread is a fun way to celebrate Independence Day (and Memorial Day and Labor Day too) with family and friends and makes any patriotic party perfectly appealing.
4th of July Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Large S’more Marshmallows: You want to use the flat ones because you’ll be shaping them into stars.
- Mini pretzels: Any small shape will work!
- Vanilla almond bark: Candy Melts®, candy wafers, chocolate coating, almond bark are all great for coating your pretzels without needing to temper chocolate.
- Red and blue sanding sugar: Feel free to use patriotic-colored sprinkles instead.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make 4th of July Charcuterie Board
- Prepare The Pretzels: Melt the almond bark according to the package instructions until smooth and creamy. Dip each pretzel into the melted almond bark to coat completely. Sprinkle with sanding sugar before the chocolate sets.
- Make The Marshmallow Stars: Press a star-shaped cookie cutter into the center of a marshmallow. Push down evenly to ensure a clean cut and remove.
- Add Berry Bowls: Place the blueberries and blackberries into two small bowls and set one in the top left corner and the other in the bottom right corner of the tray. I found my star-shapped bowls here!
- Form A Flag: Create two rows of strawberries, a line of marshmallows, two lines of raspberries, then add two rows of chocolate-covered pretzels. Finish the arrangement with two additional rows of strawberries.
Serving Suggestions
The best part of the 4th of July is the food that accompanies the fireworks. Friends and family will love the look of this fruit board, although any alternating red and white fruits and snacks will give this charcuterie board an American flag feel.
This snack and fruit charcuterie board pairs perfectly with a fun fruit dip. When creative fruit platters call for dessert dips, I’ve got plenty for you! My chocolate chip cookie dough dip, cannoli dip, funfetti dip can all be made festive for the fourth!
Tips & Variations
- Fruits For The Forth: For a patriotic touch, consider using red and blue fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and watermelon. You can also add in some white fruits like bananas, apples, or pears to complete the color scheme.
- Keep Your Fruit Fresh: To keep your fruit looking fresh and appetizing, store it in the refrigerator until just before serving. You can also squeeze some lemon juice over the cut fruits to prevent browning.
- Add Savory and Sweet Snacks: In addition to fruit, you can add some savory snacks, like cheese cubes, pretzels, nuts, or popcorn. You can also include sweet treats like chocolate-covered strawberries or mini cupcakes for a fun variety.
- Decorate Your Dessert: Feel free to arrange the fruits in a decorative pattern or use a mix of different shapes and sizes. You can also use themed decorations like American flag toothpicks or festive napkins to add an extra flair.
Proper Storage
- To Store: Store any leftovers in separate containers in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. Some fruits will spoil faster than others.
- Make-Ahead: You can wash your fruits 2-3 hours ahead of time, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. This can make assembly fast and stress-free.
Common Questions
If the marshmallows stick to the cookie cutter, you can dip the edges of the cutter in powdered sugar or cornstarch.
If star-shaped bowls aren’t available, regular round bowls will suffice.
For more 4th of July recipes, check out my 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies, 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats, 4th of July Jello Shots, and 4th of July Cake In A Jar They’re perfect for your summer celebrations.
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4th of July Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds strawberries
- 1-2 pints blueberries
- 1-2 pints raspberries
- 1-2 pints blackberries
- 18-20 Large S’more Marshmallows the flat ones
- 30 mini pretzels
- 6 ounces vanilla almond bark
- Red and blue sanding sugar
Instructions
Chocolate covered pretzels:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark according to the package instructions until smooth and creamy.6 ounces vanilla almond bark
- Dip each mini pretzel into the melted almond bark, using a fork or dipping tool to coat it completely.30 mini pretzels
- Shake off any excess chocolate and place the chocolate-covered pretzel on the prepared baking sheet.
- If desired, sprinkle some colorful sprinkles over the chocolate-covered pretzels before the chocolate sets.Red and blue sanding sugar
- Repeat the dipping process with the remaining pretzels.
- Allow the chocolate-covered pretzels to set at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or place them in the refrigerator for faster setting.
Star Marshmallows:
- Begin by laying out your large s’more marshmallows on a clean, flat surface.18-20 Large S’more Marshmallows
- Take a star-shaped cookie cutter and press it firmly into the center of a marshmallow. Push down evenly to ensure a clean cut.
- Carefully remove the cookie cutter, leaving behind a perfectly shaped star marshmallow.
- Repeat this process for as many marshmallows as you’d like to transform into star shapes.
- If the marshmallows stick to the cookie cutter, you can dip the edges of the cutter in powdered sugar or cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Board Arrangement:
- Begin by arranging blueberries and blackberries in two small star-shaped bowls. If star-shaped bowls aren’t available, regular round bowls will suffice. Position the bowl of blueberries in the top left corner of the rectangular tray, and place the bowl of blackberries in the bottom right corner.1-2 pints blueberries, 1-2 pints blackberries
- Moving from the top of the tray beside the bowl of blueberries, create two rows of strawberries.1-2 pounds strawberries
- Next, form a line of star-shaped marshmallows.
- Follow the marshmallows with two lines of raspberries.1-2 pints raspberries
- Then, add chocolate-covered pretzels in two rows.
- Lastly, complete the arrangement with two additional rows of strawberries.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: Store any leftovers in separate containers in the refrigerator for 1-3 days. Some fruits will spoil faster than others.
- Make-Ahead: You can wash your fruits 2-3 hours ahead of time, and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. This can make assembly fast and stress-free.
- Fruits For The Forth: For a patriotic touch, consider using red and blue fruits, like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and watermelon. You can also add in some white fruits like bananas, apples, or pears to complete the color scheme.
- Keep Your Fruit Fresh: To keep your fruit looking fresh and appetizing, store it in the refrigerator until just before serving. You can also squeeze some lemon juice over the cut fruits to prevent browning.
- Add Savory and Sweet Snacks: In addition to fruit, you can add some savory snacks, like cheese cubes, pretzels, nuts, or popcorn. You can also include sweet treats like chocolate-covered strawberries or mini cupcakes for a fun variety.
- Decorate Your Dessert: Feel free to arrange the fruits in a decorative pattern or use a mix of different shapes and sizes. You can also use themed decorations like American flag toothpicks or festive napkins to add an extra flair.
