Spring Grazing: Delicious Easter Charcuterie Board Inspiration
Sweet & Savory Ideas For Your Celebration
Easter Charcuterie Guide
Color Palette & Themes: Use colorful fruits, candies and cheeses. Think soft pinks, blues, yellows, oranges and purples. Use bunny-shaped cookie cutters for cheese or fruit and egg-shaped candies and chocolates. Edible flowers as garnishes add a fun pop of spring!
Savory Delights
Cheeses: Brie, goat cheese, cheddar, offer a variety of hard and soft cheeses.
Meats: Prosciutto, ham (especially if using leftover Easter ham), salami. Arrange meats in ribbons or folds to add volume and visual interest.
Crackers & Bread: Use a variety of crackers (different shapes and flavors), breadsticks, mini toasts.
Vegetables & Pickles: Baby carrots, cucumber slices, snap peas, pickled asparagus or artichoke hearts, olives. The more colorful the better!
Sweet Treats
Fruits: Strawberries, grapes (various colors), blueberries, melon balls. Cut fruit into fun shapes!
Easter Candies: Chocolate eggs, jelly beans, marshmallow chicks, peeps, Cadbury mini eggs.
Sweet Dips: Fruit dips (yogurt-based or cream cheese-based), honey, fruit preserves.
Mini Desserts: Mini cupcakes, macarons, fruit tarts.
Assembly Tips
- Start with larger items (bowls, cheeses, small figurines and decorative elements)
- Arrange items in clusters.
- Fill in gaps with smaller items.
- Use varying heights and textures.
- Create a visually appealing layout.
- Use small bowls for loose items.
- Add fresh herbs for garnish.
Presentation & Decoration
- Use a beautiful board or platter. Shallow baskets can also be used.
- Incorporate Easter-themed napkins or decorations.
- Add edible flowers for a spring touch.
- Consider using tiered trays to add heights.
Don't be afraid to play and mix and match! This isn't just an appetizer; it's a centerpiece, a conversation starter and a feast for the eyes and the palate. There is no wrong way to do it. It can be as simple or as fancy as you want! Now you have some tips to get you started, get those creative juices flowing and create a grazing platter that's as enjoyable to make as it is to devour!
