Grinchs Heart Pretzel Board (Printer-Friendly)

A festive heart-shaped pretzel board with sweet, salty, and fresh fruit elements for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pretzels

01 - 3 cups mini pretzel twists
02 - 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
03 - 1 cup chocolate-covered pretzels

→ Heart-Shaped Treats

04 - 20 red gummy hearts
05 - 12 strawberry heart-shaped marshmallows

→ Dips

06 - ½ cup white chocolate dip (store-bought or homemade)
07 - ½ cup cream cheese fruit dip

→ Fresh Fruits

08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 1 cup sliced kiwi
10 - ½ cup sliced strawberries

→ Sweets & Extras

11 - ½ cup red and green chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
12 - ½ cup mini peppermint bark pieces
13 - ½ cup green apple licorice twists, cut to size

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange mini pretzel twists on a large platter or wooden board into a large heart shape. Fill the interior with yogurt-covered and chocolate-covered pretzels.
02 - Place red gummy hearts and strawberry marshmallows in the center of the pretzel heart to symbolize the growing heart.
03 - Spoon the white chocolate dip and cream cheese fruit dip into small bowls and set them near the serving board.
04 - Nestle clusters of green grapes, kiwi slices, and strawberry slices around the heart shape to add color and fill gaps.
05 - Distribute red and green chocolate candies, peppermint bark pieces, and apple licorice twists evenly across the board for texture and sweetness.
06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to enjoy various sweet, salty, and fruity combinations.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • A delightful combination of sweet, salty, and fruity flavors that appeal to all ages.
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings.
  • Visually festive and fun, shaped like a heart to symbolize the Grinch’s new-found love.
  • Customizable with your favorite candies and fruits to suit dietary needs.
02 -
  • Use a large serving board or wooden platter to create ample space for the heart shape and decorations.
  • Choose pretzels of different coatings to add variety in flavor and texture.
  • Cut the green apple licorice twists to size beforehand for ease of arrangement.
  • Position dips where guests can easily access them without disturbing the board’s design.
  • Encourage creativity by setting out small holiday picks or decorative skewers for easy snacking.
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