Colorful spring board with cheeses, meats, fruits, veggies, and treats styled as mini Easter baskets for easy sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4 oz mini fresh mozzarella balls
02 - 4 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 4 oz herbed goat cheese, sliced or rolled into balls
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
05 - 3 oz salami, thinly sliced
06 - 2 oz 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
17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts, such as almonds or pistachios
18 - 1/4 cup honey or fruit jam
19 - Fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Position small bowls or ramekins to represent mini baskets on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Fill each mini basket with a colorful mix of cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits for visual appeal.
03 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs and cookies into select baskets for festive flair.
04 - Organize crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables in clusters around and between the baskets.
05 - Place a small bowl of honey or fruit jam for cheese and fruit dipping.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint or basil over the board for a vibrant spring finish.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own mini Easter baskets from the selection.