Easter Egg Hunt Charcuterie Board
A festive, colorful charcuterie board packed with cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruit, crackers, dips, and hidden Easter treats. Perfect for spring parties, brunches, or backyard egg hunts, this interactive platter is a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
- Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
- Gouda cheese, sliced or cubed
- Herbed goat cheese (optional: rolled in chopped parsley)
- Mini Babybel cheeses
- Prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Salami, rolled or folded
- Honey ham, sliced
- Strawberries, halved
- Green grapes, seedless
- Blueberries
- Kiwi, peeled and sliced
- Mini oranges or clementines, peeled and sectioned
- Buttery crackers (e.g., Ritz or Town House)
- Whole grain crackers
- Mini breadsticks or crostini
- Pretzel twists or rods
- Hummus (classic or roasted red pepper)
- Honey mustard
- Fruit preserves (apricot or strawberry)
- Baby carrots
- Sugar snap peas or snow peas
- Mini cucumbers, sliced
- Asparagus spears (blanched, optional)
- Mini chocolate eggs (e.g., Cadbury or Lindt)
- Pastel jelly beans
- Marshmallow bunnies or chicks
- Yogurt-covered raisins
- Robin’s egg candies or pastel M&Ms
- Fresh mint or edible flowers (optional garnish)
- Sprigs of rosemary or thyme (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruit and vegetables. Slice cheeses, meats, and bread into bite-sized pieces. Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 2 minutes, then chill in ice water. Unwrap candy eggs and portion into small bowls.
- Choose a large serving board or platter and lay down parchment paper if desired for easy cleanup.
- Place small bowls or ramekins for dips, spreads, and candies on the board first, spacing them out.
- Arrange cheeses around the bowls, fanning out slices and clustering cubes. Fold or roll meats and tuck them next to the cheeses.
- Create small stacks of crackers and breadsticks in open spaces, keeping them away from moist items.
- Tuck strawberries, grapes, and orange sections into gaps. Scatter blueberries and sliced kiwi for color. Lay carrot sticks, cucumbers, and snap peas along the edges.
- Nestle mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, and marshmallow bunnies among the other ingredients, hiding them under cheese, between crackers, and in little nests of prosciutto.
- Sprinkle fresh mint or edible flowers and add sprigs of rosemary for garnish.
- Serve with tongs, napkins, and small plates. Enjoy!
Notes
Keep wet items (fruit, veggies) separate until just before serving to avoid soggy crackers. Rest cheeses at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Hide candies well for a fun egg hunt experience. Adapt ingredients for dietary needs (gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan). Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; keep wet and dry items separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6-8 pieces per
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Easter, charcuterie board, spring party, cheese platter, appetizer, kid-friendly, brunch, snack board, holiday entertaining