Easter Egg Hunt Charcuterie Board
A festive, colorful charcuterie board packed with cheeses, meats, crackers, fresh fruit, veggies, and playful Easter treats. Perfect for spring parties, brunches, or family gatherings, this board is easy to assemble and guaranteed to delight guests of all ages.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Assorted cheeses (cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or goat cheese)
- Thinly sliced deli meats (ham, turkey, salami, or omit for vegetarian)
- Assorted crackers and breadsticks (multigrain, buttery rounds, or gluten-free options)
- Baby carrots, washed and trimmed
- Cucumber, sliced into rounds
- Grape tomatoes, halved
- Snap peas or sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- Chocolate eggs (mini foil-wrapped or candy-coated)
- Pastel marshmallow chicks or bunnies
- Jelly beans
- Mini cookies (butter cookies, animal crackers, or bunny-shaped grahams)
- Yogurt-covered pretzels
- Hummus (classic or roasted red pepper)
- Ranch dip
- Strawberry or lemon curd
Instructions
- Wash all fruits and veggies, then pat dry. Slice cheese into bite-sized pieces (cubes, triangles, or fun shapes). Halve tomatoes and slice cucumbers into coins. Open packages of crackers, candies, and cookies.
- Place small bowls or ramekins on your board for dips and some candies. Position one in the center for hummus or ranch, and scatter a couple more for curd or jelly beans.
- Fan out cheese slices, roll or fold deli meats, and arrange crackers or breadsticks in clusters around the bowls. Alternate colors and textures for visual appeal.
- Fill in gaps with piles of berries, sliced cucumbers, carrots, and snap peas. Let some spill over the edge for a relaxed look.
- Tuck chocolate eggs, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans throughout the board, hiding some behind cheese or under crackers for a ‘hunt’ effect.
- Add mini cookies and yogurt-covered pretzels for crunch and sweetness. Drop a few pastel candies on top for extra color. Optionally, add edible flowers.
- Fill any bare spots with more fruit, crackers, or candies. Wipe off stray crumbs, and set out small tongs or toothpicks for serving.
Notes
Customize with your favorite snacks and dietary needs. For vegan or gluten-free, use plant-based cheeses and gluten-free crackers. Hide chocolate eggs for a playful touch. Assemble up to 1 hour ahead, adding candies and cookies just before serving. Store leftovers separately for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of a loade
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 14
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