A colorful board of cheeses, meats, fruits, and treats creatively arranged for festive spring celebrations.
# 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 - 0.5 cup radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 0.5 cup cucumber, sliced
→ Sweet Treats
13 - 0.5 cup pastel chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolates
14 - 0.5 cup bunny-shaped cookies or mini shortbread
15 - 0.5 cup marshmallow chicks or bunnies
→ Accompaniments
16 - 1 cup assorted crackers (butter, whole-grain, seeded)
17 - 0.5 cup roasted nuts (almonds or pistachios)
18 - 0.25 cup honey or fruit jam
19 - Fresh herbs (mint, basil) for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 - Set out a large serving board or platter, and arrange small bowls or ramekins to resemble mini baskets.
02 - Distribute cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits among the baskets, arranging them attractively for a vibrant display.
03 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs, bunny-shaped cookies, and marshmallow chicks into select baskets for a seasonal flair.
04 - Group assorted crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables in clusters around the baskets for varied textures.
05 - Position a small bowl of honey or fruit jam on the board as a dip for cheeses and fruit.
06 - Generously finish with fresh herbs such as mint and basil to evoke the freshness of spring.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own mini Easter baskets from the board.
