Dessert Charcuterie Board Made With Trader Joe’s Desserts
This Dessert Charcuterie Board Made With Trader Joe’s Desserts is pretty simple to put together after a trip to your local Trader Joe’s. No Trader Joe’s, most of these items are available in some form at most any grocery store.
To say I was thrilled when we finally got a Trader Joe’s in Chattanooga was an understatement.
Dessert and Charcuterie Boards have been the rage for several years now, so enjoy. Plus, so easy – add what you like.
Sweet treats like this are great for anytime, but especially think about throwing together something like this for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a romantic evening for two, for the whole family, or even a Girls Night. I would love it while watching my favorite basketball team too.
My tray was just a piece of marble tile I had picked up at Home Depot a couple years ago. These tiles make great serving trays or used to contain items on the countertop. DIY A CERAMIC TILE TRAY
I like small bowls to contain items. Maybe that goes back to not liking my food touching on the plate so much, but it’s also a great way to add more color and texture to the board. The small red and white bowls I had on hand. The large red heart was picked up at Walmart. Find a link below for the warmer sets.
The red heard mini skewers are from Amazon – link below.
Dessert Charcuterie Board Made With Trader Joe’s Desserts
Here’s a list of things I used:
Vanilla Meringues
Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies
Pink & White Shortbread Cookies
Dark Chocolate Covered Expresso Beans
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
Fudge Sauce & Fondue
Belgian Chocolate Hearts
Jelly Bean Hearts
Meyer Lemon Cookie thins
Vanilla Baton Wafer Cookies
Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce
Pound Cake – TJ was out, so I used a Sara Lee from my freezer
Bananas
A few ideas, but couldn’t find on my shopping trip:
Macarons
Raspberry Heart Cookies
Mini Heart Cookies
Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Cupcakes
Chocolate cake
Raspberries
Raspberry rose chocolate bar
Do you love shopping at Trader Joe’s?
A few hints – look for anything red, white, or pink. And chocolate.
Go early each day to shop – some items sell out daily.
Ask a member of the Crew – they are always great to help.
The Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies were covered with a couple of coats of Wilton Pink Candy Melts. Follow directions for melting. Use a toothpick to spread out the candy and to push the extra out between the letters. You could always make your own letter cookies.
If you aren’t lucky enough to have a Trader Joe’s near you, it’s easy to find many like items at your local grocery store or maybe a candy store.
Maybe add a bottle of wine or sparkling cider.
Of course, any type of fresh flowers could be added as a special gift. Don’t think just red roses, I love the variety of flowers and plants offered. Remember, a plant will live a lot longer too.
The Sauces at Trader Joe’s are delish
If you haven’t tried the Fudge Fondue Sauce or Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce – you are MISSING out! Both were regular items I bought when I got to visit a Trader Joe’s out of town. They are so good, as a topping on ice cream, used for dipping fruit, or as a filling in a cupcake.
Gather up all your items and play around with a look pleasing to you. Like it but not sure, snap a quick picture of it before moving around.
If you don’t have a warming ramekin, just microwave the sauces. It doesn’t take long so be careful not to burn them.
An added item for dipping – Deep Fried Prosciutto. I had made this earlier for a salad and my son had to try it. He had chocolate covered bacon in Florida and loved it. So why not try it? A big YUM!!
Now let everyone enjoy.
A couple more sweet ideas.
TREATS INSPIRED FROM CONVERSATION HEARTS
COOKIES MADE WITH TRADER JOES COOKIE BUTTER
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Happy Travels,
Rosemary
We’re throwing a going-away party right around Valentine’s Day for our daughter and grandson. This will be a cute addition to the table. We’re Trader Joe’s fans, too, so I’ll start gathering some treats.
So fun – hope they aren’t moving too far away. So many easy things to throw together. And make sure to get those sauces.
Everything looks so delicious, Rosemary. I wish we had a Trader Joe’s close by. I’m a terrible cook so having ready-made yumminess on hand is always a bargain.
I am so lucky, within about 2 miles I have TJ, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, and Aldi. Sometimes it is too handy.
Rosemary this is so cute. I love Trader Joes! Sadly or maybe it is a good thing that I do not live close to one! This is fun treat for family and friends.
Mine is only about a mile from me, but I’m good about not just “running up there” too often. But sure is handy.
I am so in LOVE with this yummy idea I am sure my crew would love it too.
Happy Valentine’s Day,
Kippi
Fun to just gather up favorite things, and both of those sauces are so good. They were always on my list when I did get to go to a TJ.
It’s wonderful that you now have a Trader Joe’s in your town. I doubt that one ever comes to Lynchburg but Charlottesville has one, so I stop in when I’m there for dr appointments.
Oh I know. There were rumors for many years, then finally we got it. And, it’s only about a mile from me.
Wow Rosemary; that’s a spectacular spread. ‘Love’ this!
Thanks – it was fun putting together, and better eating it. My guys sure loved it.
Wow, this looks so good with all of my favourite goodies. You did a great spread.
Thanks. At this lasted us several days.
Nice spread, this would be great for any party, just change the theme and you are ready to go. Brilliant.
Just add chocolate and you have a party.
My Trader Joe’s is too far for us. I love this, so much fun! I should do something special this Valentine’s.
I used to hit them up when I could, and they were at least 2 hours away.
Thanks for all the tips on Trader Joe’s. Our TJ is quite a ways from us, so I. don’t get there very frequently and when I do, I don’t know the best things that everyone raves about. I’ll have this at the. ready now!
Ours has only been open since August so I’m still learning a lot, especially about frozen foods. The others I would visit were 2 miles away.
Wow, that is the dream! Amazing spread.
Add chocolate or caramel sauce, and you have it made.
this is fabulous and I love that you made it healthy! It’s beautiful1
I love Trader Joes and all they have to offer.
Lucky you to have a Trader Joe’s close and whole foods. Neither are easy to get to for us.
This looks delicious. I am making a small dessert charcruterie for us for Valentine’s Day and I will share our homemade treats!
Sometimes it’s too easy to have so many choices.
Looks so fun, festive and yummy! Love our TJ’s. This is a great idea for upcoming Valentine’s Day get togethers. Love. xo
It’s really easy with all these premade goodies.
Amy keeps saying we need on here! These treats look great on the marble tile!
You all would love it.
I’m happy you finally got a TJs in your town. You made a beautiful dessert board, and I bet you had a lot of fun doing it! Thanks for adding to the Friday with Friends party fun 🙂
Rachelle
Thanks. I’m trying to get better at linking up.
Such a great idea. So pretty and fun.
Thanks – it’s always fun to change desserts up a bit. And of course dip in chocolate.
What a treat for friends and family to enjoy. We are huge TJ fans over here.
I have loved TJ for a long time and so glad we finally got one here, about a mile from me. Maybe too convenient.
This is a beautiful spread, and made with love. Trader’s Joes needs to come to my town!
I love this idea so much. Trader Joe’s is the absolute best place! I have to travel about 30 minutes when I go, which isn’t the most convenient, but it’s TOTALLY worth it. I always find so many fun desserts and treats.
Beautifully presented, love the ideas.
What a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Love it!
And anything with chocolate is even better.