Candy Cane Striped Platter (Printable)

Holiday platter with red and white treats arranged in festive candy cane stripes for easy serving.

# What You Need:

→ 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

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Select a large rectangular or oval platter to serve as the base.
02 - Place the red treats in diagonal stripes on the platter, spacing them evenly.
03 - Fill the spaces between red stripes with white treats to create an alternating candy cane pattern.
04 - Nestle whole or crushed peppermint candy canes and fresh mint leaves among the treats for festive decoration.
05 - Refrigerate the platter until ready to serve. Present with small tongs or spoons for easy serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually striking red and white candy cane pattern
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for holiday parties
02 -
  • 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
03 -
  • Use fresh and firm fruits to maintain pattern integrity
  • Crush peppermint candy canes finely for better distribution
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