Elevate your Easter celebrations with our festive Easter Charcuterie Board, artfully arranged in the shape of a colorful Easter egg.
Hop into the spirit of Easter with a vibrant and playful Easter Charcuterie Board that’s sure to be the highlight of your celebration. This board isn’t just a feast for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes, too, with its beautiful combination of colors and textures.
Your guests will love this large, egg-shaped platter brimming with a selection of savory meats, creamy cheeses, crisp fresh fruits, and a sprinkle of sweet treats. From the delicate meat and cheese roses that bloom across the board to the fresh green asparagus nestling at the base, every element of this board is crafted to delight and surprise your guests.
As you gather around the table this Easter, let your charcuterie board be a reminder of the abundance and blessings of life. It’s a way to express creativity, to enjoy the freshness of spring, and most importantly, to share in the love and laughter of family and friends.
Whether you’re gathering for Easter brunch, lunch, or dinner, this beautiful Easter charcuterie board will be a huge hit, creating a perfect centerpiece for your festive table!
So why wait? Grab your platter, unleash your creativity, and start building an Easter Charcuterie Board that’s sure to be remembered as a highlight of your holiday celebration. Happy Easter!
Common Questions About Easter Charcuterie Board
Can I Prepare the Board Ahead of Time?
Absolutely! You can arrange most of the board a few hours ahead. Just cover it with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated.
Add any delicate fruits or sweets closer to serving time to keep them fresh. You don’t want them to turn brown before serving.
What If I Can’t Find All the Ingredients?
No worries! The beauty of a charcuterie board is its flexibility. It’s a great way to let your own choices shine. Feel free to substitute with whatever fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, and sweets you have available at your local grocery store or Trader Joe’s.
Can I Add Sweet Treats to the Board?
Of course! Easter is the perfect time to mix in sweet treats like jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow peeps, and your favorite Easter candy for a delightful contrast that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Storage
I’ve always thought that charcuterie boards were an easy way to get some variety into a meal. They’re the perfect way to enjoy Easter dinner!
Refrigerator
Cover the unassembled ingredients separately in the fridge. Once the board is assembled and if there are leftovers, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a day.
Freezer
While freezing isn’t recommended for the assembled board, many individual items like hard cheeses and meats can be frozen if needed and thawed in the refrigerator.
Tips
I love traditional charcuterie boards, but I also like to change things up. I think you’ll love this version!
- Variety is Key: Incorporate a wide range of colors, textures, and flavors to make the board visually appealing and delicious.
- Use a Large Platter: An oval or egg-shaped platter works best to create the Easter egg theme.
- Room Temperature: Bring cheeses to room temperature before serving to enhance their flavor.
- Freshness Counts: Use fresh fruits and veggies for the best taste and appearance. Spring veggies make great additions.
Ingredients
Let these ingredients be a guidepost for you. Feel free to try out your own Easter charcuterie board ideas!
- Large oval-shaped platter
- Sliced meats (prosciutto, salami, ham)
- Sliced cheeses (provolone, brie)
- Asparagus – blanched
- Grapes (red and/or green)
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Nuts
- Sliced cucumber
- Olives (green and/or black)
- Dried apricots
- Whole grain mustard and/or honey
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
How to Make Easter Charcuterie Board
Some nice, colorful hard-boiled eggs would be the perfect addition to this board. Totally up to you!
- Slice the meats and/or cheeses in half. Lay the slices flat and slightly overlap them. Roll the sheet tightly from one end to create a central bud.
- Then, arrange additional slices of meat or cheese around the bud, gradually forming layers to resemble rose petals. Secure the layers with toothpicks as needed.
- Finally, shape and fluff the petals to achieve a more realistic rose appearance.
- At the bottom of the platter, stack the asparagus like a nest or basket.
- Arrange the fruits, vegetables, and nuts on the oval-shaped platter in layers.
- At the bottom, place the meat and cheese roses. Fill in any gaps with rosemary sprigs.
- Serve with mustard and/or honey.
Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need for Easter Charcuterie Board
If you don’t have all the food items on my list, don’t sweat it. Also, don’t worry if it doesn’t look exactly like mine. Enjoy your Easter meal!
- Large oval-shaped platter or wooden board
- Small bowls for dips and candies
- Toothpicks for securing meat and cheese roses
- A knife for cutting fruits if needed
What to Serve With Easter Charcuterie Board
After the egg hunt, my kids are always chowing on candy and hard-boiled eggs, haha! It ends up being part of dinner.
- Freshly baked bread or crackers
- A refreshing spring salad
- Light, sparkling beverages or spring cocktails
Why You Should Make Easter Charcuterie Board
Hey, you could even do an Easter dessert board or cheese platter! There is no better way to have variety.
- Showcases Seasonal Flavors: Highlights the fresh produce and treats of the spring season.
- Perfect for Entertaining: A surefire way to impress guests with your creativity and culinary skills.
- Fun to Assemble: A great activity to do with family or friends as part of your Easter celebration.
- Customizable: Easily adaptable to accommodate dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
Variations and Add-Ins for Easter Charcuterie Board
I’m a big believer in options. However you want to make your board this Easter holiday, let me know in the comments how it goes!
- Sweet and Savory Mix: Balance savory meats and cheeses with sweet chocolates and candies for a board that caters to all tastes.
- Easter Shapes: Use cookie cutters to shape cheeses or fruits into Easter-related shapes like bunny ears or eggs.
- Colorful Candies: Add a pop of color and sweetness with jelly beans, chocolate eggs, and other Easter-themed candies to make your board even more festive.
- Fresh Spring Veggies: Include vibrant, fresh vegetables like snap peas, baby carrots, or radishes to add a crunchy contrast to the rich cheeses and meats.
- Themed Charcuterie Boards: For an extra-special touch, create smaller, themed boards for kids and adults—think a candy board filled with Easter treats for the little ones and a more traditional board for the grown-ups.
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Easter Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- ½ pound sliced meat like prosciutto, salami, or ham
- ½ pound sliced cheese like provolone
- ½ pound asparagus blanched
- 1 cup grapes washed (red and/or green)
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup nuts
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ½ cup olives green and/or black
- 1 cup dried apricots
- ¼ cup whole grain mustard and/or honey
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Roses
- Slice the meats and/or cheeses in half. Lay the slices flat and slightly overlap them. Roll the sheet tightly from one end to create a central bud.
- Then, arrange additional slices of meat or cheese around the bud, gradually forming layers to resemble rose petals. Secure the layers with toothpicks as needed.
- Finally, shape and fluff the petals to achieve a more realistic rose appearance.
Assemble
- At the bottom of the platter, stack the asparagus like a nest or basket.
- Arrange the fruits, vegetables, and nuts on the oval-shaped platter in layers.
- At the bottom, place the meat and cheese roses. Fill in any gaps with rosemary sprigs.
- Serve with mustard and/or honey.
Equipment
- large oval-shaped platter
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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