Easter Egg Hunt Charcuterie Board

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This festive grazing board combines spring-themed snacks, Easter candies, and classic charcuterie elements into one eye-catching spread that works for both kids and adults.

Everything can be prepped ahead, and assembly takes about 15 minutes.

Why You’ll Love It

  • No cooking required
  • Feeds a crowd with minimal effort
  • Easily customized to dietary restrictions
  • Appeals to all ages at mixed gatherings
  • Can be scaled up or down based on your board size

Ingredients

The Savory Section (choose 3–4)

  • 4 oz prosciutto or salami, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz mild cheddar, cubed
  • 4 oz brie or camembert wheel
  • 1/2 cup mixed olives
  • 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
  • Crackers and breadsticks (about 1 sleeve each)
  • 8–10 deviled eggs, halved (optional but festive)

The Fresh Section

  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/2 cup hummus or vegetable dip
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1 cup green grapes

The Sweet Section (Easter themed)

  • 1 cup pastel Jordan almonds
  • 1 cup mini chocolate eggs (Cadbury, Dove, or similar)
  • 1/2 cup jelly beans
  • 1 cup bunny-shaped graham crackers or animal crackers
  • 6–8 marshmallow Peeps
  • 1/2 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
  • 1 chocolate bunny (hollow or solid, 4–6 oz)

Fillers and Garnishes

  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Steps

Gather Your Supplies

  1. Select your board. Use a large wooden cutting board, marble slab, or large platter. For 10–12 people, aim for at least 12×18 inches.
  2. Gather small bowls and dishes. You’ll need 3–4 small ramekins or small bowls for dips, olives, and small candies that might roll.
  3. Have toothpicks ready. Colorful or decorative food picks in spring colors add to the festive look and make cheese cubes and olives easier to grab.

Prep the Ingredients

  1. Cube the cheese. Cut cheddar into 1-inch cubes. Slice the brie in half or score the top for easy spreading. Remove cheese from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
  2. Prep the vegetables. Wash and dry all vegetables. Trim ends from snap peas. Slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds.
  3. Arrange meats. Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices. Folded meats take up less space and look more polished than flat slices.
  4. Fill your small bowls. Add hummus, mustard, olives, and small candies to separate containers.

Assemble the Board

  1. Place the anchors first. Position the brie wheel, hummus bowl, and any other large items on the board. Space them out to create visual balance. The chocolate bunny can serve as a centerpiece or corner anchor.
  2. Add the meats and cheese. Fan out folded meats near the brie. Cluster cheese cubes in a pile or line. Keep savory items grouped together.
  3. Add vegetables and fruits. Place vegetables near the hummus for easy dipping. Create clusters of grapes and rows of strawberries. Vegetables add height and color—stand snap peas upright if possible.
  4. Fill with crackers. Fan crackers in rows or stack them in overlapping lines. Place near the cheese and spreads.
  5. Add the Easter candy. Scatter mini eggs, jelly beans, and Jordan almonds in the gaps. Place Peeps standing up in small groups. Tuck bunny crackers around the edges.
  6. Garnish and finish. Tuck rosemary sprigs and mint into any remaining gaps. These add color and make the board look full without adding more food.

Helpful Tips and Substitutions

Nut allergies: Skip Jordan almonds and check candy labels carefully. Many chocolate eggs contain nuts or are processed in facilities with nuts.

Dairy-free: Substitute dairy cheese with cashew-based or coconut-based cheese. Hummus already works as a dairy-free dip option.

Meat-free: Replace charcuterie with additional vegetables, marinated artichoke hearts, stuffed grape leaves, or smoked salmon.

Kid-focused board: Increase the crackers, fruit, and candy sections. Cut vegetables into smaller pieces. Add ranch dressing for dipping instead of hummus.

Adult-focused board: Reduce candy and increase cheese variety. Add fig jam, honeycomb, or marcona almonds. Include a variety of cured meats.

Budget version: Focus on vegetables, crackers, one cheese, and one type of Easter candy. Use whatever’s on sale.

Serving Ideas

Place the board on a table covered with a pastel tablecloth or burlap runner for a rustic spring look.

Surround the board with paper napkins in Easter colors and provide small appetizer plates for guests.

For outdoor gatherings, cover with a mesh food cover between servings to keep bugs away.

Set out the board during the egg hunt as a grazing station, or serve as an appetizer before Easter dinner.

Leftover cheese and crackers store easily for snacks throughout the week.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Prep ahead (up to 24 hours): Cut cheese, prep vegetables, and fill small bowls. Store each component in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Prep ahead (up to 3 days): Deviled eggs can be made and stored in the refrigerator.

Day of assembly: Arrange the board 1–2 hours before guests arrive. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate if holding longer than 1 hour.

Room temperature safety: Cheese and meats should not sit at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Replenish from refrigerator reserves as needed.

Storing leftovers: Separate savory items from sweets. Store cheese and meats in airtight containers for up to 5 days. Candy keeps indefinitely at room temperature.

An Easy Crowd-Pleaser

Charcuterie boards are popular because they look impressive without requiring much actual cooking, and this Easter version is no exception.

The key is variety—sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy, colorful and neutral—so there’s something for everyone.

Customize it based on what your crowd likes, and don’t stress about making it perfect—the abundance is what makes it work.

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