Easter Charcuterie Board

Make an Easter charcuterie board that is sure to impress your guests! This appetizer tray is filled with plenty of meats and cheeses, seasonal produce, and fun Easter candies.

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• Meats and cheeses
• Crackers and bread
• Seasonal fruits and veggies
• Spreads and extras
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Meats and cheeses

Choose three meats and three cheeses for your charcuterie board. Odd numbers look nice together when assembled and add just enough variety for your guests.

Cured meats - Any cured meats work well on a charcuterie board. I used pepperoni, capicola, and prosciutto. If you can find a variety pack of meats at your local grocery deli, they're often cheaper than purchasing each meat separately.

Cheeses - When choosing your cheeses, try to use a combination of soft and hard cheeses with a variety of mild and strong flavors. I chose brie, smoked Wisconsin cheddar, and mozzarella pearls. Hard cheeses should be sliced beforehand, and soft cheeses should include a knife or spoon so that guests can serve themselves.

Crackers and bread

Add at least two types of crackers or bread to your charcuterie board. I like to add one plain cracker, a thinly sliced baguette, and a gluten-free option.

Optional, but highly recommended: lightly toast your baguette slices before serving.

Seasonal fruits and veggies

Choose a few fruits and veggies that are currently in season. Seasonal fruits and vegetables have the freshest flavor and nice, bright color.

Fruits - Strawberries and white grapes are easy to find and seasonally appropriate for Easter. Other great fruit options include pineapple cubes, apricot slices, and kiwi.

Vegetables - Cucumber and carrots make a great addition to an Easter board and hold up well for several hours after slicing.

Spreads and extras

Spreads - At least one jam or spread should be added to your charcuterie board. I like adding one savory and one sweet spread, like stone-ground mustard and strawberry jam. Honey is another great choice.

Savory additions - I recommend adding one salty item to your board, like olives or pickles, and one type of nuts, like pistachios, pecans, or walnuts.

Easter treats - Lastly, add a few seasonal Easter treats to your board, like robin's egg candies, jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, peeps marshmallows, or Annie's bunny crackers (found year round in the cracker aisle).

Other items needed

Board - You'll need a board to assemble your meats and cheeses on. If you don't plan on entertaining often, don't bother buying an expensive charcuterie board. Instead, use a clean wooden cutting board or half sheet pan (like pictured) covered in a sheet of parchment or butcher paper. A sheet pan with a small lip around the edge helps hold your items in place.

Cups and bowls - You'll also need a few small cups, bowls, or short mason jars for jams and messier items (like pickles and mozzarella pearls). I like to use a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors - it adds character to your board!

Serving knives - Lastly, you'll need a few serving spoons and knives. If you don't have a set of cheese knives, any small spoons and knives you have on hand will work just fine. No one is looking at the utensils anyway - all eyes are on the food!

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