4th of July Charcuterie Board

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This 4th of July Fruit and Snack Tray is a healthy and festive way to celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: tray

Calories: 2352kcal

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tips:

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.