Elegant Galentines Pastel Dessert Charcuterie Slab
A stunning and easy-to-assemble pastel dessert charcuterie slab perfect for Galentine’s Day or any celebration, featuring a variety of sweet treats in soft springtime hues.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Pastel macarons (assorted flavors like vanilla, pistachio, raspberry)
- Mini meringues in pastel shades (pink, mint, lavender)
- Fresh berries: strawberries (hulled and sliced), blueberries, raspberries
- Lavender shortbread cookies
- Rosewater or vanilla flavored marshmallows, cut into bite-sized pieces
- White chocolate bark topped with edible flowers or pastel sprinkles
- Fruit jellies (soft, colorful candies)
- Cream cheese dip: 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Edible flowers (violets, pansies, rose petals)
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the serving board by wiping it clean and dry; chill in the fridge for 10 minutes if desired.
- Make the cream cheese dip by beating softened cream cheese with honey, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth; transfer to a small dish.
- Wash and prep berries by rinsing gently, patting dry, hulling and slicing strawberries; keep berries in a bowl until ready.
- Arrange larger items first: place macarons evenly spaced around the board, add lavender shortbread cookies in clusters, and position small bowls with cream cheese dip, marshmallows, and fruit jellies.
- Fill in with smaller treats: nestle mini meringues between macarons and cookies, scatter fresh berries in remaining gaps grouped by type, and add pieces of white chocolate bark where space allows.
- Add garnishes by sprinkling edible flowers and fresh mint leaves over the entire slab.
- Final touches: fill any empty spots with extra berries or marshmallows to balance the look; serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Chill the serving board before assembling to keep sweets cool longer. Assemble close to serving time to prevent sogginess. Use gluten-free almond cookies instead of lavender shortbread for gluten-free option. Edible flowers add visual appeal and subtle flavor. Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 24 hours; refresh with fresh berries or mint before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/8th
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
Keywords: Galentines dessert, pastel dessert, dessert charcuterie, party dessert, easy dessert, macarons, meringues, fresh berries, cream cheese dip