Easter Charcuterie Board

Celebrate the holiday with a cheerful and tasty Easter Charcuterie Board—a festive mix of sweet and savory bites for snacking and sharing. This board blends pastel candies, chocolate eggs, fresh fruits, sliced ham, spring veggies, soft cheeses, and crisp crackers into a vibrant, fun display that’s perfect before or after Easter brunch.

Whether hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet family celebration, this colorful spread is easy to assemble and full of seasonal charm.

Why You’ll Love This Board

1. Festive & Fun: Bright colors and themed treats make it perfect for the holiday.
2. Sweet & Savory Mix: A balance of candies, fruits, meats, cheeses, and veggies.
3. Kid-Friendly: Includes plenty of fun treats and finger foods little ones will enjoy.
4. Easy to Customize: Build it with your favorite snacks, sweets, and seasonal items.
5. Great for Entertaining: A centerpiece that doubles as a conversation starter.

Ingredients Breakdown

Here’s a simple guide to building a well-balanced Easter board with color, texture, and variety:

1. Pastel Candies & Treats: Mini chocolate eggs, marshmallow chicks, jelly beans, pastel gummies.
2. Chocolate: White or milk chocolate bunnies, truffles, or chocolate-covered pretzels.
3. Fruits: Strawberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, kiwi—adds freshness and color.
4. Meats: Sliced honey ham, turkey, or prosciutto for savory variety.
5. Cheeses: Brie, cheddar cubes, mozzarella pearls, or herbed cream cheese.
6. Crackers & Breadsticks: Provide crunch and pair well with cheeses and meats.
7. Veggies: Baby carrots, sugar snap peas, cucumber rounds, and radishes.
8. Dips (Optional): Hummus, ranch, or fruit dip for pairing.
9. Decorative Touches: Edible flowers, mini Easter cookies, or colorful napkins for flair.

How to Assemble the Board

Step 1: Place the Larger Items First

Arrange cheeses, dips, and small bowls (for candies or dips) evenly across the board to anchor the layout.

Step 2: Layer Meats & Crackers

Fold or roll sliced meats and tuck them around the cheese. Stack crackers and breadsticks nearby for easy pairing.

Step 3: Add Fruits & Veggies

Fill in with colorful fresh fruit and spring veggies in small clusters, spreading out colors across the board.

Step 4: Add the Sweets

Sprinkle pastel candies, chocolate eggs, and marshmallow treats into open spaces. Use them to create pops of color.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Add fresh mint, edible flowers, or mini cookies for decoration. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to enjoy.

Easter Charcuterie Board

Yield: Serves 6-8

A festive and colorful board filled with pastel candies, chocolate eggs, fresh fruits, sliced ham, soft cheeses, crackers, and spring veggies—perfect for grazing before or after Easter brunch.

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Ingredients

Sweets & Treats

• ½ cup pastel M&M’s or jelly beans
• ½ cup chocolate eggs
• Marshmallow chicks or bunnies
• Chocolate-dipped pretzels

Savory Items

• 4 oz sliced honey ham or turkey
• 4 oz prosciutto or deli salami
• 1 small wheel of brie or camembert
• ½ cup cheddar cubes
• ½ cup mozzarella pearls
• 1 cup herbed or plain crackers
• Breadsticks or mini toasts

Fruits & Veggies

• 1 cup strawberries, halved
• 1 cup grapes
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1 cucumber, sliced

Optional Additions

• Hummus or ranch dip
• Fruit dip for berries
• Mini Easter cookies
• Fresh mint or edible flowers

Instructions

1. Start with cheese, bowls, and dips.
2. Add meats and crackers.
3. Fill in with fruits and veggies.
4. Scatter candies and chocolate eggs.
5. Garnish and serve!

Notes

1. Make It All Sweet: Skip the savory and create a candy/dessert-only version.
2. Add Eggs: Include halved deviled eggs or dyed hard-boiled eggs for extra Easter flair.
3. Keep It Chilled: If prepping in advance, cover and refrigerate until serving—especially for cheese and fruit.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 929mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 22gProtein: 22g

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Wrapping it up

This Easter Charcuterie Board brings together the best of sweet and savory with a festive, springtime twist.

It’s fun to build, beautiful to serve, and guaranteed to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Whether you’re hosting brunch or just want something cheerful to snack on, this board makes Easter extra special!