Spring Charcuterie Easter Basket (Printable Version)

Enjoy a colorful board of cheeses, meats, fruit, and sweet treats inspired by spring and the Easter holiday.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 4 oz mini fresh mozzarella balls
02 - 4 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 4 oz herbed goat cheese, sliced or rolled into balls

→ Cured Meats

04 - 3 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 3 oz salami, thinly sliced
06 - 2 oz smoked ham, rolled

→ Fresh Fruits & Vegetables

07 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - 1 cup seedless grapes
11 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced

→ Sweet Treats

13 - 1/2 cup pastel chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolates
14 - 1/2 cup bunny-shaped cookies or mini shortbread
15 - 1/2 cup marshmallow chicks or bunnies

→ Accompaniments

16 - 1 cup assorted crackers (butter, whole-grain, seeded)
17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts, almonds or pistachios
18 - 1/4 cup honey or fruit jam
19 - Fresh herbs, mint or basil, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Set out a large board or platter and arrange small bowls or ramekins to mimic mini Easter baskets.
02 - Distribute cheeses and cured meats among baskets, creating visually appealing color combinations.
03 - Fill baskets with baby carrots, sugar snap peas, strawberries, grapes, radishes, and cucumber slices.
04 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs, cookies, and marshmallow chicks or bunnies within several baskets for festive flair.
05 - Cluster crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables around the baskets for easy access.
06 - Place a bowl with honey or fruit jam as a dip for cheeses and fruits.
07 - Generously scatter fresh herbs across the board. Serve immediately, inviting guests to craft their own mini baskets.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can sneak extra marshmallow chicks while assembling and no one’s the wiser.
  • The variety of flavors and textures means every bite is a surprise.
02 -
  • Don’t make the board too far ahead—the crackers get stale and the veggies lose their crunch faster than expected.
  • Garnishing with herbs just before serving made the colors pop and kept the aroma fresh, which I never realized mattered so much.
03 -
  • Roll cured meats for a tidy, easy-to-grab look—otherwise, the slices flop and stick together.
  • Using both honey and jam gives everyone the power to create a dream bite.
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