Easter Charcuterie Board Ideas

When we entertain, we really like to use charcuterie boards. They are impressive and offer a variety of options. Plus, they can be prepared ahead of time so that you can enjoy your guests.

In this post we present ideas for a savory Easter charcuterie board. Truth be told, we think these boards are so delicious that you can use them for any holiday or party. We’ve also created a holiday sweets board for dessert, this one aimed at Easter.

Savory Charcuterie Board

Mozzarella wrapped in prosciutto, pepperoni and olives satisfy the salty side of your tongue on this board. On the other hand, apricots, dates and candied almonds hit the sweet tooth. Combine those with the age-old classic — cheese and crackers — and you get a combo that is sure to please.

Now I know which wine to pair with Easter ham or prosciutto.

Items on this Board

• Mozzarella wrapped in Prosciutto
• Vegan Pepperoni
• Laughing Cow Cheese Wedges
• Fresh Mozzarella
• Assorted Crackers
• Vine-Ripe Tomatoes
• Candied Almonds
• Red Onion Slices
• Kalamata Olives
• Green Olives
• Dates
• Apricots

Some notes about this board. We purchased the prosciutto wrapped around mozzarella already made as a time saver. However, if you’re so inclined, you could put it together yourself.

Also, to please non-meat-eaters who might be coming over for a party, we added vegan pepperoni. While the texture isn’t 100% like the real thing, the taste was spot on.

There are two kinds of olives on our savory Easter charcuterie board: kalamata and green olives. If you’re not a big olive fan — Bill isn’t — you can replace them with artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers.

Easter Desserts

Of course, you can make a traditional Easter dessert such as Pigna, our Italian Easter cake. However, here’s an easy way to put out a treat that looks impressive, but is relatively easy to assemble.

We created a sweet, dessert Easter board with plenty of store-bought delights. We chose chocolate and yogurt covered pretzels, chocolate covered raisins — the brand Raisinets as well as a store version; the Raisinets were far tastier.

Also, we added in chocolate marshmallow bunnies and cookies, mini pastry, candy eggs, a chocolate bunny and, of course, jelly beans. The strawberries add a pop of color and, dare we say, a smidge of healthy food to this dessert charcuterie.

One thing we learned from making fruit-based charcuterie boards: berries easily stain wood. So if you use them, especially cut berries, such as strawberries or raspberries — the worst culprit for staining — put them in a container. You’ll notice we have our strawberries in a ceramic ramekin for just this reason.

The great thing about this kind of assembly is that you can add whatever you love. Don’t let our vision stifle your imagination. Want less candy and more baked goods? Go for it. Some additional fresh fruit for a healthier option? Enjoy! It’s your dessert board so fill it with whatever pleases your taste buds.

Items on this Dessert Charcuterie Board

• Chocolate Easter Bunny
• Marshmallow Chocolate Cookies
• Jelly Beans
• Chocolate Eggs
• Mini Pastry
• Raisinets
• Chocolate Covered Pretzels
• Yogurt Covered Pretzels
• Strawberries

Again, we designed this with Easter in mind. However, if you remove the Easter-specific candies, then you could put this dessert charcuterie board out for almost any occasion or party you throw. We’re working on additional ideas for other themed boards (like fruit and nuts). Stay tuned.