3 Cute and Easy Easter Charcuterie Board Ideas

A beautiful Easter charcuterie board is the perfect centrepiece to any Easter gathering.

If you’re hosting brunch, Easter dinner or just a get-together for some Easter-egg hunting, one of my 3 easy Easter charcuterie board ideas is the perfect way to start off your gathering.

What’s an Easter charcuterie board?

If you’ve made traditional charcuterie boards, this is the same thing just with a few Spring and Easter touches to make the board more festive! Think additions like Spring vegetables like colourful carrots and jams like apricot; and, Easter treats like colourful jelly beans and other colorful candies for the season. There are three different themed Easter charcuterie board ideas below and there is no wrong way to make them – just use your creativity!

Why you’ll love these Easter charcuterie board ideas

Easy: Easy of these charcuterie boards ideas is easy to execute with items found at your local grocery store or farmer’s market.
Seasonal: This is a lovely way to enjoy seasonal fruits and vegetables in a creative way.
Perfect for sharing: Delicious boards like these are a perfect way to serve a large crowd.

Ingredients needed

Cheese: Use brie cheese and Boursin cheese to make the ‘Easter bunny’ centrepiece of the charcuterie board. Then, you will need a mix of hard cheeses and soft cheeses to provide a variety of textures and tastes as well.

Variety of meats: Use a variety of meats for an Easter charcuterie board. I like to offer 2-3 choices on a charcuterie board.

Seasonal Vegetables: Vegetables are a great filler for these cheese boards, adding a pop of colour and a fresh bite.

Seasonal Fresh Fruits: Seasonal fruits like berries pair beautifully with the brie cheese and Boursin cheese which make up the ‘Easter bunny’ centrepiece on the board.

Jams and Dips: Add a sweeter touch like a fruit jam to pair with the cheeses on the board. And, add savory dip like hummus or ranch to pair with the crunch vegetables.

Crackers and Breads: Use your favorite crackers or breads on this festive spread like crostini, nut & dried fruit crackers, plain crackers, fresh bagels. Or, even waffles or pancakes for the brunch board!

Sweet treats: Especially during Easter, add a bit of sweetness to the charcuterie board like chocolate bite-sized Easter bunnies or a variety of candies in bright colors for the Spring season. This is a fun way to create visual appeal!

Garnishes: Each Easter board needs finishing touches like fresh herbs, lemon wheels or even edible flowers to make the board pop!

Boursin cheese and brie cheese on a wooden board

How to make a cheese ‘Easter bunny’ charcuterie board

Prepare the fruits and vegetables, meats and cheeses and set aside.
On a large serving board, large platter or wooden board, use one wheel of brie as the main boy piece of the bunny and then place the Boursin cheese above as the ‘head’ part of the bunny.
Use the second wheel of brie to cut out two bunny ears (oval shaped) and two feet (two small circles). Place the ears (oval shaped) above the Boursin cheese and the circles as ‘feet’ on the bottom of the other brie.
Place two-three small bowls on the board and fill with jam, dip(s) and Easter treats.
Fill in around with the remaining slices meat and cut cheese(s).
Arrange the rest of the board with the fresh fruits and vegetables, in the style that works best for you. Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon wheels or edible flowers.

brie cheese and Boursin cheese Easter bunny

3 Easter charcuterie board ideas (with a cheese Easter bunny!)

Spring Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board

Centrepiece: Make an Easter Bunny using 2 small wheels of brie cheese and 1 Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb or Basil & Chive or your favorite flavor)
Cheeses: choose 1-2 harder cheeses to add if desired (an aged cheese like a white cheddar or gruyere; and/or, a mild cheesy like a dill or mild gouda)
Deli meats: 1-2 deli meats like cracked pepper salami and/or prosciutto
Seasonal fruits: Strawberries and/or raspberries, dried apricots are also delicious
Seasonal vegetables: Green beans and/or snap peas, cucumbers, radishes and carrots
Dip: Ranch or green goddess dip
Crackers or bread: sliced baguette or crostini, crackers of choice
Jam: apricot jam
Sweets: chocolate-covered almonds, chocolate-covered cherries
Garnishes: fresh herbs like thyme or edible flowers (sometimes these can be found at the farmer’s market or in the produce section at your local organic grocery shop)

crackers, vegetables, brie cheese and salami on the wooden board

Pretty in Pink Easter Bunny Charcuterie Board

Centrepiece: Make an Easter Bunny using 2 small wheels of brie cheese and 1 Boursin cheese (Shallot & Chive or Fig & Balsamic or your favorite flavor)
Cheeses: choose 1-2 harder cheeses to add the board as well (an aged cheese like a white cheddar or gruyere; and/or, a mild cheesy like a gouda)
Deli meats: choose 2-3 deli meats like prosciutto,
Seasonal fruits: red grapes, raspberries and/ or strawberries
Seasonal vegetables: radishes and colourful garden carrots (purple, red, yellow and/or orange)
Dip: Beet hummus is a lovely pink-colored addition to this board
Crackers: 2-3 kinds of your favourite crackers
Sweets: pastel pink Easter chocolate eggs or colourful candies or your favorite Easter candy (in shades of pink of course!)
Garnishes: fresh herbs like thyme or edible flowers (sometimes these can be found at the farmer’s market or in the produce section at your local organic grocery shop)

Easter Brunch Charcuterie Board

Centrepiece: Make an Easter Bunny using 2 small wheels of brie cheese and 1 Boursin cheese (Cracked Black Pepper or Fig & Balsamic or your favorite flavor)
Cheeses: choose 1-2 harder cheeses to add the board as well (an aged cheese like a white cheddar or gruyere; and/or, a mild cheesy like a gouda)
Deli meats: choose 2-3 like roasted or herb-crusted turkey or prosciutto
Seasonal fruits: Focus on a variety of seasonal fruits, choose 3-4 as we are skipping the vegetables on this board. Berries are synonymous with brunch and always a good choice!
Dip: Vanilla yogurt or a coconut yogurt will be delicious to pair with the ingredients on this board.
Crackers or bread: For this brunch board, cut bagels into small rounds. Choose a nut & dried fruit cracker. And, you could even add some cooked waffles, sliced into bite-sized portions or cooked mini-pancakes!
Jam: Pick 1-2 jams like apricot, strawberry, cherry or raspberry.
Sweets: Choose a variety of Easter-themed sweets – this brunch board is a great opportunity to include cute marshmallow peeps candy and some white chocolate.
Garnishes: fresh herbs like thyme, lemon slices or edible flowers (sometimes these can be found at the farmer’s market or in the produce section at your local organic grocery shop)

What you will need to create a charcuterie platter

A large serving board: The base for a charcuterie board is key and make sure you use a food-safe board. You can use a food-safe large serving platter; wooden board; wooden cutting board; or, marble board.
Small bowls: Small bowls are great to use for the dips, jams and sweets.
Serving utensils: Toothpicks are helpful for guests to pick up 1-2 pieces from the board at a time. A cheese knife (or two) along with a few small serving forks or mini-tongs, small spoons are also useful.

Tips & Tricks

Use the farmer’s market and grocery store to your benefit! That is the beauty of a delicious grazing board; you can find the best ingredients including pre-made dips or cut fresh vegetables which cuts down on assembly time. This allows you to put a charcuterie board together quickly and have more time to spend with your guests.
If you run out of room on the board, just plate the crackers and/or bread for the charcuterie board on a small side plate and simply serve alongside the festive board. Alternatively, place what you can on the board without overcrowding and replenish the ingredients on the board as needed.
Cut fruit and carrots in unique or different ways to add creative interest to the board. For example, slice carrots on the bias or cut mini cucumbers into quarters.
Need more inspo for your Easter brunch board? Check out my summer brunch board!

How to make crostini to enjoy with themed charcuterie boards

Preheat the oven to 400°Fahrenheit. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices, about 20-24 slices. Place the baguette slices on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Brush the bread slices with extra-virgin olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on the sheet pan. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted. Set aside.

FAQs

Can I make this board ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare a charcuterie board ahead of time, and refrigeration is the key to success. I recommend placing just the cheese and meats on the board and wrap the board tightly with plastic wrap. You can prep the vegetables and fruits and store in containers in the fridge as well. Take the board out of the fridge 30-40 minutes before serving and complete assembly of the board with the rest of the ingredients.

How can I adjust this board for dietary needs?

Use ingredients you know are safe for your guests. For example, do not include any sort of nuts if someone is allergic. If there is a gluten allergy, you can replace crackers and breads with gluten-free options which are readily available. If there are any dairy allergies, try using a variety of vegan cheeses instead.

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