Colorful cheeses, meats, fruits and sweet treats arranged as mini Easter baskets for spring entertaining.
# 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 small 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 - Small bunch fresh mint and basil, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Position small bowls or ramekins across a large serving board or platter to represent mini baskets, leaving space for accompaniments and clusters of items.
02 - Divide the mozzarella, aged cheddar, herbed goat cheese, prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham among the bowls, balancing color, texture, and portion size in each.
03 - Tuck halved strawberries, grapes, sugar snap peas, cucumber slices, radishes, and baby carrots into and around the bowls to create visual abundance and easy pick‑up.
04 - Nest pastel chocolate eggs, bunny‑shaped cookies, and marshmallow chicks into selected bowls to reinforce the seasonal theme without overpowering savory components.
05 - Cluster crackers, roasted nuts and any remaining vegetables around the bowls; place a small bowl of honey or jam on the board for dipping cheeses and fruit.
06 - Scatter fresh mint and basil across the board and between bowls to add fragrance, color contrast and a springlike finish.
07 - Present immediately and invite guests to build their own mini baskets from the board, replenishing items as desired.