Indulge in a delightful Easter dessert charcuterie board filled with sweet treats! Discover how to create a festive spread that will be a huge hit for the Easter holiday!
Get ready to elevate your Easter celebration with a mouthwatering Easter dessert charcuterie board!
Whether you’re hosting a gathering with family and friends or simply looking to treat yourself, this charming and festive spread is sure to be a hit.
From colorful candies to decadent chocolates, learn how to assemble a stunning display full of festive treats and homemade desserts that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
The idea behind an Easter Dessert Board is that you are taking all the goodies from your basket and placing them on a board. You can go as simple or detailed with it, depending what kind of mood strikes!
This easy tutorial will show you how to create the perfect Easter dessert board.
This is a great way to use up all those leftover Easter eggs and treats. So get creative and have some fun with your Easter desserts this year!
What do you put on a dessert charcuterie board for Easter?
To start, gather an assortment of your favorite Easter-themed sweets and treats. Think pastel-colored candies, chocolate eggs, marshmallows, cookies, and fresh fruits like strawberries and grapes.
Consider incorporating themed decorations such as Easter bunnies or decorative eggs to add an extra festive touch. With a mix of textures, flavors, and colors, your Easter dessert charcuterie board will be a delightful centerpiece for any celebration.
Here are some delightful treats to consider adding to your Easter dessert charcuterie board:
Chocolate Eggs: Include an assortment of chocolate eggs in various sizes and flavors, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate.
Pastel-colored Candies: Add a pop of Easter color with pastel-colored candies like jelly beans, malted milk eggs, Jordan almonds, and candy-coated chocolates.
Marshmallow Treats: Include fluffy marshmallows in classic shapes or Easter-themed designs. You can also add marshmallow Peeps in different colors and shapes for a playful touch.
Fresh Fruits: Incorporate fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and grapes to balance out the sweetness of the other treats. Consider arranging them in a visually appealing manner to add color and freshness to your board.
Cookies and Biscuits: Include an assortment of cookies and biscuits such as shortbread cookies, sugar cookies in Easter shapes, biscotti, and butter cookies. You can also add homemade or store-bought cookie bars and brownies for variety.
Mini Cupcakes and Cake Pops: Add mini homemade cupcakes in Easter-themed flavors like carrot cake or lemon, as well as cake pops decorated with pastel-colored frosting and sprinkles.
Dried Fruits and Nuts: Incorporate dried fruits like apricots, cranberries, and pineapple, along with an assortment of nuts such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts for a crunchy contrast to the sweet treats.
Easter-themed Treats: Get creative with Easter treats like Rice Krispie treats shaped like Easter eggs, Easter candy such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate bunnies or Cadbury mini eggs, Easter-themed cake slices, hot cross buns and decorated sugar cookies featuring bunnies, chicks, and Easter eggs.
Decorative Elements: Enhance the presentation of your Easter dessert charcuterie board with decorative elements like fresh flowers, Easter-themed napkins, colorful ribbons, and small decorative Easter figurines or ornaments.
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How should I display and serve my Easter dessert charcuterie board?
- Choose the right board or a large serving platter. The size will depend on the quantity of treats you plan to include.
- Place small bowls or ramekins on the board to hold items, add dimension and prevent treats from rolling or spreading.
- Consider including a mix of store-bought treats and homemade goodies for added variety.
- Place larger items, such as cake slices or whole cookies, first. Then, fill in the spaces with smaller treats, creating a balanced and aesthetically pleasing arrangement.
- Add festive and Easter-themed decorative elements within the color scheme of the holiday; such as fresh flowers, ribbons in bright pastel colors, or small Easter figurines to enhance the overall presentation.
- Place small serving utensils or toothpicks near specific treats to make it easy for guests to pick up and enjoy items without using their hands.
- To add a personalized touch and inform guests about what’s on your own charcuterie board, consider placing small labels or signs next to them.
Can I make my Easter dessert charcuterie board ahead of time?
Yes, you can make your Easter dessert charcuterie boards ahead of time to simplify your celebration. Plan and prepare your selection of treats and sweets in advance, including homemade items, fresh fruit, and non-perishable treats.
Assemble the non-perishable items on the board a day or two before your event, cover and store it in the refrigerator, and add any perishable items just before serving to keep everything fresh and ready to enjoy.
How to Make an Epic Easter Dessert Board
Ingredients
- Assorted Easter candies and/or cookies
- Small containers
- Large cutting board or platter
Instructions
- Choose a board or serving dishes for the charcuterie board.
- Place loose ingredients (small candies, loose candies, etc.) into bowls or individual dishes.
- Place those bowls on the board or buffet first.
- Arrange other candies and treats around the bowls.
Notes
How to store your Easter board: It’s pretty hard to eat these treats in one sitting. I like to put everything into an airtight container. You can even put a piece of plastic wrap over your dessert tray.
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