Create a festive peppermint platter for gifting or serving sweet treats this holiday season! This easy project comes together in under an hour, with the most time consuming part, unwrapping the mints!
Happy Saturday! Are your ready for Christmas?
I’m still checking some things off my list and hoping to wrap things up
(figuratively and literally :) by Monday!
This Peppermint Serving Platter is a fun project that comes together quickly!
It’s ready to use or gift in under hour, which includes cooling time,
with the most time-consuming part, unwrapping the mints!
I’ve seen this fun project floating around Pinterest for several years and
I finally got around to it trying it. I only wish I had tried it earlier!
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You can make make a peppermint platter to give or serve with sweet treats,
as a cookie plate, or use as a centerpiece for a table.
I placed one over an inverted bowl to make a pedestal and used a smaller one
with a upside down martini glass to elevate
the fun and serve mini brownie bites!
Customize your peppermint platter or plate to your desired size. I used my 11″ nonstick tart pan
and mini 4.75-inch tart and quiche pans to get a pretty fluted edge,
but you can use a round cake pan, springform pan, or rimmed baking sheet
for a rectangular shaped platter if you prefer.
Start with some peppermints to make your platter! I picked up some from Dollar Tree.
My 11” tart pan took about 2 (10 oz.) bags of mints.
Line your pan with parchment paper and then begin placing them in your pan.
You can even use some broken mints to fill any large gaps.
I lined the bottom my nonstick tart pan only and not the sides so paper wouldn’t interfere with the fluted edges of the pan.If your pan is not nonstick, I recommend extending your parchment paper to line the edges of your pan too.
Place your tart pan on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in preheated 350 degree oven for 5 – 8 minutes.
Your baking time may vary depending on your oven and your brand of mints.
You want the mints to melt enough so they touch but not totally liquefy and bubble.
Keep an eye on your platter during the last few minutes of baking time
as they start to melt and then liquefy pretty quickly.
My first platter went too far and some of the peppermints melted and seeped
between the ring and bottom of the tart pan,
which is a reason to bake on a parchment lined baking sheet.
I was happy to discover it was salvageable as I could pop off the excess peppermint
from the bottom of the pan when it was completely cool!
I experimented with my mini tart pans for fun.
I love an easy project that you can finish in under an hour!
You even mold the melted peppermints into a bowl shape, draping the warm peppermints
over a glass or ceramic bowl to set.
I haven’t tried this yet but I plan on experi*mint*ing! ;)
When your melted peppermints come out of the oven, move your pan to wire rack to cool completely.
Remove the outer ring of your tart pan when cool enough to handle and
peel off the parchment paper layer from the bottom.
You’re ready to gift or serve!
Depending on where you live and your humidity level,
your peppermint platter may become tacky.
Keep them covered with plastic wrap and stacked with parchment
between the layers when not in use to prevent them from sticking together.
Mine are still dry and smooth to the touch with no tackiness despite all the rain we’ve had lately.
Kept sealed and stored when not in use,
it should last several weeks or potentially longer.
If you’re looking for some holiday baking inspiration, you can find 20+ recipes for baking or gifting
to make your holidays extra sweet, HERE.
You’ll also find some easy, no-bake treats for bars, snack mix and cocoa mix too.
If you have visions of peppermints dancing in your head, you might also like this
Merry and Bright Candy Cane Christmas Centerpiece and Tablescape.
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This is way too cute!!! Now this is something I could do!!!
All is so Merry and Bright and most Beautiful!
Merry Christmas!
Who “thinks” this up….just so clever!!! This weekend is a MUST (do this, that, etc)…it is all so fun, I luv it!! franki
How festive! Pinning! My holiday baking start tomorrow or Monday. 🍭🍭🍭
I have not tried this either, but they do look fun! Since having a red barn I think this is the perfect partner 😉
Driving 90 miles to look at bc puppies this predawn, fingers crossed I fall in love and there are any left!
Love these…. Beautiful!! <3
Oh my goodness! You continue to amaze me. Thank you . . . and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Very festive project, I may give it a try. Not quite done with shopping. Thank you for sharing this amazing project.
I’ve seen that idea, Mary, but had forgotten about it. I’m so happy that you tried it and to see how pretty it turned out.
Yes, I’ve done a lot of baking and candy and jam making. It must be my therapy! ❤️🎄❤️
Hi Mary,
I’d like to make one in the larger size shown in your photo, and elevate it with a glass bowl to use as a stand for a gingerbread house. Do you think the peppermint tray can hold that much weight? Also, is the finished product sticky?
Can hardly wait to try this as I’m sure the kitchen will surely smell like Christmas!
Hi Betsy, I think so! Maybe use a larger bowl depending on the weight of your house? Mine are still dry and smooth to the touch with no tackiness despite all the rain we’ve had lately. Have fun! ♥
Such a fun and cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
What a colorful idea! The smaller ones are really cute too! Love the way you displayed them. Thanks for trying it and sharing the pretty results. Merry Christmas Mary! Clara
I love this! Do you think putting a coat of poly on would help with the tackiness?
Never saw this idea, it is fabulous. Great share :)
What a delightful project, thank you…. I agree with Betsy, a large tray to hold a gingerbread home would be just perfect.
Your ability to elevate the ordinary is amazing! Your table is so much fun. Thank you for being so willing to share your talent with us all. Merry Christmas!
Well now how cute is THAT!? Thanks Mary!
Such a cute idea.I have made these in the past and they are so easy and creative. Merry Christmas,
Love, Love, Love your ideas, creativity, tablescapes, food ideas, just beautiful!!!! Merry Christmas!!
What an adorable idea. Will definitely make next year when I am praying we get to visit grandkids at Christmas. My vanilla I made from one of your blogs should be ready to test on Tuesday. Can’t wait.
Super cute! I wonder if you couldn’t polyurethane it to keep it even longer? So cute!
Super cute idea and not too hard to make!
Oh I just love this! I bet one could polyurathane (I think that’s what it is, liquified plastic that fills in and becomes strong/smooth. My brother used it to make the coolest table from really neat old collectors special edition colored lps. The same stuff they use at places like Texas Roadhouse Steak place – the tables have country western memorabilia (guitar picks, concert flyers, etc.) inside this plastic stuff.
You could do that with these awesome mint things so they last forever.
Your pics are always so astounding to me.
Darling idea! Pinned! Thanks for all the tips.
I I have a peppermint basket that I had had for years.
This is so cute for serving!
Have a wonderful Christmas, Mary. Count down is on!
So cute Mary! I’ve seen these on Pinterest and have always wanted to try making one, they are just adorable!! Have a very Merry week!
Jenna
Wow Mary!!! What a cute idea. I have already given my gifts to friends and neighbors but plan to save this idea for future Christmas gifts. Thanks again. 😊
I’ve definitely got to try this next year — pinned! It would also look great underneath a plate of cookies as a hostess gift. Have a merry one Mary!
What an adorable idea. Will definitely make next year when I am praying we get to visit grandkids at Christmas. My vanilla I made from one of your blogs should be ready to test on Tuesday. Can’t wait.
WOW! What a great DIY!!
What a great idea. Everything looks just magical! Thanks, I will definitely try!
I have not tried this either, but they do look fun! Since having a red barn I think this is the perfect partner 😉
Couldn’t you use Mod Podge to seal it, It might last a long time.
If you were just using it decoratively that would be fine. Mod Podge isn’t considered food safe.