A colorful spring board with cheeses, fruits, meats, and sweet treats arranged as charming mini Easter baskets.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls
02 - 4 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 4 ounces herbed goat cheese, sliced or rolled into balls
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 3 ounces salami, thinly sliced
06 - 2 ounces smoked ham, rolled
→ Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
07 - 1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
08 - 1 cup sugar snap peas
09 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
10 - 1 cup seedless grapes
11 - 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
→ Sweet Treats
13 - 1/2 cup pastel chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolates
14 - 1/2 cup bunny-shaped cookies or mini shortbread
15 - 1/2 cup marshmallow chicks or bunnies
→ Accompaniments
16 - 1 cup assorted crackers (butter, whole-grain, seeded)
17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds or pistachios)
18 - 1/4 cup honey or fruit jam
19 - Fresh herbs such as mint or basil, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Arrange small bowls or ramekins in a visually pleasing layout across a large serving board or platter to mimic mini baskets.
02 - Distribute cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits evenly among the bowls, ensuring they are colorfully presented for visual appeal.
03 - Place pastel chocolate eggs and cookies into several baskets, arranging them for a festive touch.
04 - Arrange assorted crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables in neat clusters surrounding the bowls.
05 - Position a bowl containing honey or fruit jam near cheeses and fruits as a dipping option.
06 - Generously garnish the board and baskets with fresh herbs for a vibrant spring-like look.
07 - Present the board immediately and encourage guests to assemble their own mini Easter baskets.
