Candy Cane Striped Platter (Printable Format)

A vibrant holiday platter with red and white treats arranged in candy cane stripes for festive occasions.

# What's Needed:

→ Red Treats

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
02 - 1 cup red raspberries
03 - 1 cup red licorice twists, cut into bite-size pieces
04 - 1 cup red velvet mini cupcakes, store-bought or homemade

→ White Treats

05 - 1 cup mini vanilla meringues
06 - 1 cup white chocolate-covered pretzels
07 - 1 cup coconut macaroons
08 - 1 cup yogurt-covered cranberries

→ Garnishes

09 - 4 to 6 peppermint candy canes, whole or crushed
10 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large rectangular or oval platter as the base for arranging treats.
02 - Arrange red treats in diagonal stripes on the platter, leaving space between each stripe.
03 - Fill the spaces between red stripes with white treats, creating an alternating candy cane stripe pattern.
04 - Tuck whole or crushed peppermint candy canes and fresh mint leaves between the treats for color and festive flair.
05 - Keep the platter chilled until serving. Use small tongs or spoons to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Mix and match red and white treats according to preference or dietary needs.
  • For a gluten-free platter, ensure all treats are certified gluten-free.
02 -
  • Contains Dairy (white chocolate, yogurt-covered items), eggs (meringues, macaroons), gluten (pretzels, cupcakes, licorice)
  • May contain nuts depending on macaroon recipe
03 -
  • Add other red or white fruits like pomegranate seeds or white grapes for variety
  • Pair with hot cocoa, coffee, or holiday cocktails
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