Colorful board of cheeses, meats, fruits, and treats—arranged as mini Easter baskets for 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 - 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 (mint, basil) for garnish
# Method:
01 - Place several small bowls or ramekins on a large serving board or platter, creating distinct spaces to resemble mini baskets.
02 - Fill each basket area with a selection of mini mozzarella balls, cheddar cubes, herbed goat cheese, prosciutto, salami, smoked ham, strawberries, and grapes. Arrange each item to achieve a vibrant and colorful presentation.
03 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs, bunny-shaped cookies, and marshmallow chicks into several baskets for a festive and playful accent.
04 - Cluster baby carrots, sugar snap peas, radishes, cucumber slices, assorted crackers, and roasted nuts around the mini baskets to complement the assortment.
05 - Place a bowl of honey or fruit jam alongside the board for dipping cheeses and fruits.
06 - Generously garnish the entire board with fresh mint and basil leaves to enhance seasonal appeal.
07 - Present the board and invite guests to build their own personalized mini Easter baskets from the selection.
