Spring Charcuterie Mini Treat Board (Printable)

A colorful board with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and sweet treats arranged for spring gatherings.

# 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 shortbreads
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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Arrange small bowls or ramekins across a large serving board or platter to represent miniature baskets.
02 - Fill each basket with a mix of cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits, distributing vibrant colors evenly.
03 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs, cookies, and marshmallow treats into selected baskets for a festive accent.
04 - Arrange assorted crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables in attractive clusters around the baskets.
05 - Place a bowl of honey or fruit jam on the board for dipping cheeses and fruits.
06 - Sprinkle mint and basil generously across the board for a vibrant spring touch.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own mini Easter baskets from the selection.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s secretly as fun to assemble as it is to eat—which means you get to play with your food like an artist.
  • The mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy means there’s always a little surprise in every bite.
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  • If you assemble the board too far in advance, the marshmallow treats harden and the veggies lose their crispness.
  • Garnishing with extra mint makes the whole platter smell like a spring garden—it really transforms the experience.
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  • Let kids help with the assembly—and don’t stress about perfection, their choices make the board feel more festive.
  • A little drizzle of honey over goat cheese sneaked in beforehand will get rave reviews every time.
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