Have you been looking for ways to take your Easter brunch or lunch up a notch? Then these Easter charcuterie Board ideas are what you need! Serving a quick feast before your Easter spread can be a great way to add to your dinner party or outdoor gathering as an appetizer or a main character or a dessert idea. Whether you are prepping it only for your family and friends or for a larger party, these Easter charcuterie board ideas are perfect for beginners and experts.
The beauty of charcuterie boards is that everyone can make them and they are so versatile. You can go from simple spreads to very elaborate ones. Moreover, they are the perfect way to serve food for kids and adults alike and even the pickiest of eaters. From cheese boards to charcuterie boards, snack boards and dessert boards, these ideas will turn your spread into a true feast! They have quickly become a favourite Easter tread over here!
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What is a charcuterie board?
A charcuterie board or platter is an appetizer, usually served on a wooden board, filled with a selection of cured meats, cheeses, crackers, sweets, bread and condiments like chutneys, preserves, jams, honey or mustard. The idea behind them is to show in an arranged way all your ingredients. Charcuterie boards are the perfect appetizer to make for a crowd, to entertain your guests or for a night in with family and friends.
What is great about charcuterie boards is that they are versatile and can be arranged to anyone’s taste and dietary requirements, from vegan to vegetarian boards, passing through fruit and dessert boards. Moreover, they add an amazing touch to the table spread and it’s also a fun way to add different flavours, textures and aromas to your parties.
What kind of charcuterie boards can I make?
The fun thing about charcuterie boards is how versatile they are and that can be easily arranged to fit your need. To mention some types, these are the most common ones:
- Charcuterie Board;
- Cheese Board;
- Veggie Board;
- Vegan Board;
- Grazing Board;
- Snack Board;
- Candy Board;
- Dessert Board;
- Breakfast Board;
- Seasonal Board
Although these are just some of the ones you can make, the world is your oyster!
What do you put on an Easter charcuterie board?
Easter charcuterie boards are so versatile not only in type but also in content. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to the things to put in a charcuterie board. Some of the more classic items to include might be:
- Cheese – different kinds and textures, go for some hard and soft cheeses as well as stronger and milder flavours;
- Cured meats – go for 3/4 different kinds, something easy to find at any grocery store;
- Easter egg – you can go for any mini chocolate eggs or bigger size, they are always a colourful add-on;
- Hot cross buns – or any typical Easter dessert that can fit on a board;
- Chutneys & tapenades – any cheese chutney and such can be a great accompaniment with crackers;
- Nuts – usually walnuts, hazelnuts, cashew, almonds and pistachios;
- Chocolates – anything Easter related, from M&Ms to peanut butter cups;
- Easter candies – like Peeps, Easter bunnies, soft candies, jelly beans, anything coloured and Easter themed;
- Fruits – anything that is in season and colourful works well. Grapes, pears and apples are quite common;
- Crunchy veggies – same as for fruits, colourful and in season;
- Crackers & bread – add 2/3 types so you leave options for your guests;
- Herbs – anything from thyme to rosemary works well and is easy to pair;
- Dips – something refreshing for your veggies or crackers to dip in, from hummus to tzatziki;
- Olives & gherkins: any type you like that can work with your spread.
What are the tips to make a charcuterie board?
There are a few tips that can help you out making this Easter charcuterie board, but that can also translate to any boards you make:
- Get organised in advance: I am not saying you can’t rock up and make it if you want, but organisation and planning are key. Mostly to know what to buy and have an idea of what you want your charcuterie board to look like;
- Get the right size board or tray: you don’t want to end up buying far too much or too little and end up having a board you don’t like. Also, use whatever you have at home, there’s no need for a fancy wooden board;
- Use common ingredients: for how good it can be to use that organic handmade fancy cheese, it’s easier to get ingredients you use every day and know of;
- Use presliced and preportioned ingredients: this will be helpful to know how much to buy for each guest instead of overbuying;
- Use props: anything can be a prop, that’s key. Use small bowls, jars or anything that can be helpful to create movement on your board;
- Add height and dimension: place different height items, different textures and colours so that they benefit each other. For example, don’t place all crackers or cheeses beside each other;
- Follow an order: start off by placing your props, add crackers, add meat and cheese and finish off by filling the gaps with fruits, nuts, chutneys and veggies;
But the best tip of all has to be this. Have fun while making it, use colours and texture to help you out putting on the board your idea, take inspiration and keep it interesting!
How to prepare a charcuterie board?
As we said in point number seven, following order can really help. First of all, you want to start by choosing what will go on the board and your tray of choice. After that, you want to place all your props. From small bowls to plates, containers and baskets or home decor pieces, you want to add. And fill them with anything like olives, gherkins and chutneys
Add the crackers and bread to create a frame for the bowls. Place your main ingredients, like cheese and charcuterie, or what is the main character for it.
VEGGIE, SNACKS & APPETIZER EASTER BOARDS
EASTER BUNNY SNACK BOARD by THE BAKER MAMA
Healthy and colourful, this is a fun way to get kids involved too in the making as well as encouraging them to eat more greens.
EASY EASTER VEGGIE TRAY – CARROT THEMED by LYNN MUMBING MEJIA
You will find carrots everywhere at Easter, from the table to the illustrations on the chocolate bunnies, so you can’t miss it on an Easter charcuterie board!
VEGGIE EASTER GRAZING BOARD by SNOWFLAKES & COFFEECAKES
If you don’t feel like making a bunny with veggies, you can also use them as decor and have a full spread of crunchy veggies and dips.
EASTER BUNNY VEGGIE TRAY by MADE TO BE A MOMMA
Next up on the Easter charcuterie board ideas is this bunny face made out of a dip and full of crunchy veggies and crackers.
HEALTHY EASTER SNACK BOARD by FREUTCAKE
If only vegetables are not your ride, you can also add some fruits to it and crisps for a different texture.
EASTER CARROT SHAPED CHEESE BALL by N2 PENCIL
When carrots are not enough on the board, why not make a giant one with a hidden cheese ball?
EASTER CHEESE & CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
EASTER CHEESE BOARD by THE GRUMPY OLIVE
This Easter cheese board was so fun to make and it made an amazing impression on some family we had over for a BBQ!
EASY EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by THE TOASTY KITCHEN
We love a good mix of meat, cheese, fruits and some snacks all on the same board for different textures.
EASTER CHEESE AND CRUDITES BOARDS by FREUTCAKE
Cheese and crudites for the win! And add some flowers to add a bit of colour to your board too!
SPRING CHARCUTERIE BOARD by A PUMPKIN AND A PRINCESS
I honestly love how colourful this is and how the pastel colours really pop out. Should we also consider the flower-shaped cheese too? It screams cute Easter all round!
EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by MY MODERN COOKERY
I am in awe of these charcuterie flowers, because why not make your board even better?
EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by BEAUS & ASHLEY
Add some macarons to your charcuterie board for a touch of sweetness too!
EASTER GRAZING BOARD by DOMESTIKATED LIFE
Adding some Easter iced cookies can also add a touch of colour to your Easter charcuterie board.
EASTER GRAZING BOARD by OH SO BUSY MUM
A grazing board can be a great middle way between fruits and sweets. And add some hot cross buns too!
EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by WANDERLUST & WELLNESS
On this charcuterie board, I love how the berries added not only colours but textures too.
EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by ALEKA’S GET TOGETHER
Plenty of bright and spring colours for this one with added flowers and baby breaths.
EASTER GRAZING BOARD by LEMON STRIPES
I think the different coloured carrots and cauliflower really add to this board. I would have gone for even more and maybe avoided the meat.
EASTER CHARCUTERIE BOARD by EVERYDAY SHORTCUTS
Another carrot-shaped cheese ball that in this case is an add-on for the charcuterie board instead of the centrepiece.
EASTER FRUIT, SWEET BOARDS & DESSERT BOARDS
EASTER CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD by THE GRUMPY OLIVE
I loved making this! Easter candy and Easter chocolate were some of my favourites during the holiday!
BUNNY TREAT BOARDS by THE BAKER MAMA
This treat board has anything from iced cookies to the famous carrot umbrellas in chocolate that I loved when I was a kid.
EASTER BOARD by KELLY NAN
This board is too cute to pass! With little birds nest and mini chocolate eggs and for some added texture, all these peeps and macaroons.
EASTER CANDY & DESSERT BOARD by DUKE AND DUCHESSES
Aren’t these little nests made out of candies too cute to pass? Should we also mention all the different shaped iced cookies?
EASY EASTER DESSERT CHARCUTERIE BOARD by LIFE BY LENNA
You would usually find jam in the camembert bunny shape, but I like how this one has sprinkles instead!
EASTER CANDY PLATTER by SUGAR AND CHARM
Another pastel colour board with an add-on of sweet meringues and jelly beans. Also adding candied orange slices and mini pastries add to it!
EASTER CONFECTIONERY BOARD by PEN + PAPER FLOWERS
If neutral tones are your jam, this is the board to take inspiration from! Also, the small terracotta pots are so cute.
EASTER DESSERT BOARD by ARINA PHOTOGRAPHY
These chocolate carrot sticks look adorable! Should we also check these pink peeps and the iced egg cookies?
EASTER FRUIT BOARD by FLAWLESS FOOD
If you are up for a full Easter fruit board, this is one to take inspiration from! I love the different shapes and it can be such a great way for kids to have fruit too!
EASTER DESSERT CANDY BOARD by CUTEFETTI
This candy board is so adorable with plenty of pastels, mini cakes and funfetti cookies!
EASTER BUNNY FRUIT TRAY by COOKING WITH JANICA
A bunny fruit tray that you can’t pass on! I love the kiwi papillon and the strawberry ears!
EASTER DESSERT CANDY BOARD by MY NAME IS SNICKERDOODLE
This Easter candy board is colourful and full of mini desserts, from mini muffins to mini lemon pies and chocolate-covered strawberries.
EASTER CANDY CHARCUTERIE BOARD by WISHES AND DISHES
Colourful and full of joy with wafers, peeps, mini chocolate eggs, smartie and cookies.
EASTER COOKIE TRAY by SOMEWHAT SIMPLE
Last but not least between the Easter charcuterie board ideas, a quick Easter cookie tray with pastel cookies, candies and chocolates!
I hope you have enjoyed this post on Easter charcuterie board ideas! If you liked this post on Easter charcuterie board ideas, check out these Easter recipes and DIYs too:
- Super Easy Mini Egg Blondies
- Easter Bunny Wreath DIY Easy Project
- Easter Cheese Board
- 10 Minutes Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
- Mini Chocolate Eggs Thumbprint Cookies
- Sicilian Easter Bread with Eggs – Cuddura
- Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter
Have you ever made an Easter charcuterie board? Which one of these boards is your favourite? Are you ready to host your own charcuterie board party? Let me know in the comments!
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