DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray

2 min read September 13, 2026 Christie Troxell
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We created this tiered wooden display platter as a display piece for small tarts and pies for our Wedding Pie Bar. It’s fun to make, and very simple. While it’s great for displaying desserts, it can do so much more! After your party, it can be used as a catchall for jewelry, odds and ends, office supplies, or anything else you can think of. We love multi-use projects, and this one takes the cake. (Oops, Pie!)

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Apply adhesive to the bottom of one of the wood squares, along the edges.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 1
Step
2

Center the wood square on the wood slat sign, and press down firmly, centering it squarely in the middle of the piece.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 2
Step
3

Attach two of the wood trays together with the adhesive, ensuring that the handle sides are facing out.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 3
Step
4

Apply adhesive to the underside where it will touch down onto the wood slat sign, then center on the right side of the surface. Press firmly to adhere.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 4
Step
5

Repeat this process for the opposite side, using two more of the wood trays.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 5
Step
6

Apply Power Tac to the bottom of one of the large galvanized buckets.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 6
Step
7

Flip the project over so that the bottom of the wood slat sign is facing up. Center the galvanized pail on the wood piece, and press down to adhere.

Repeat Steps 1-7 to create a second tier.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 7
Step
8

Adhere the top tier to the bottom tier, then top off the project with one final wood tray, as shown.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 8
Step
9

Adhere the miniature chalkboards to the outside corner of each tier, this way you can easily label what is placed above the chalkboard. In our case it’s tasty pies for our Wedding Pie Bar!

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 9
Step
10

Your project is complete! Be sure to allow the adhesive to cure overnight for excellent hold. Next step: load it up with your delicious treats and goodies!

To get some more inspiration for your wedding pie bar, take a look at my Rustic Pie Bar BackdropCharming Cherry Pie PopsHandstamped Wood Favor Box and my Luscious Lavender and Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe.

DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 10 part 1
DIY Tiered Dessert Serving Tray step 10 part 2

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