Easter Charcuterie Platter

This Easter Charcuterie Platter is as fun to make as it is to eat! The best part about putting together a charcuterie board is anything goes! With all the spring colors and festive flavors, this appetizer a favorite way to entertain!

I don’t normally think of preparing and serving appetizers for Easter. I mean, it’s hard to compete with deviled eggs like these Southwest Deviled Eggs and these Garden Vegetable Deviled Eggs, but this charcuterie platter blows deviled eggs away!

What Is A Charcuterie Platter?

Charcuterie is technically the art of preparing and assembling different types of meats and cured meat products. But, most of us use the word charcuterie to describe an assortment of meats, slices of bread or crackers, nuts, fruit, cheese, and sauces.

What To Put On An Easter Charcuterie Platter?

The best thing about creating this type of appetizer or snack board is that you can literally put anything on a charcuterie board and it will be appreciated and delicious!

Here are some general guidelines about how to put together a charcuterie board.

I think the key to a successful Charcuterie platter is to have variety and to have complements.

Since this is essentially a meat and cheese board, it’s important to choose a variety of meats. For this platter, I chose two kinds of salami and prosciutto (you have to have ham for Easter after all).

Next, think about what cheese complements those deli meats and then think about variety. Think of different textures, consistencies, and flavors. Gruyere, Gouda, Havarti, and cheddar all pair nicely with salami and deli meats. But it is good to add a soft cheese like brie, a crumbly cheese like Stilton and a tangy cheese like goat cheese.

Next decide on how people are going to eat those meats and cheese? Toothpicks? Small forks? Or will you serve crackers, bread reads or chips?

If you decide on fresh fruit and fresh veggie, then think about whether you will also serve small bowls of dip (both sweet and savory). You can also add spreads like fig jam or lemon curd. These work well with both sweet and savory items.

Dried fruit is also an excellent option for your boards and can be served in conjunction with the fresh fruit. Add a variety of nuts that can balance out the sweetness from the fresh and dried fruit.

Then we move on to the extras. I like to have some sort of “dessert” element. Small cookies, mini brownies or just pieces of chocolate or chocolate-covered nuts add a little decadence to your charcuterie and they break it all up visually.

How To Make An Easter Charcuterie Platter

This was so much fun to make! Pastel spring colors made this platter visually appealing and sweet too!

I found most of these ingredients at Trader Joes, but you can find similar items at any grocery store! I used

• Calabrese Salami
• Prosciutto
• Capocollo
• Havarti
• Gouda
• Candied Orange Slices
• Dried Mango Sliced
• Dried Coconut Strips
• Bell Peppers
• Avocado Tzatziki Dip
• Almond Crackers
• Lemon Curd
• Ginger Snaps
• Pastel Shortbread Cookies
• Lemon Squares
• Macarons
• Peanut Butter Cups
• Caramels
• Toffee
• Jelly Candies
• Pirouette Cookies

Other Items To Include:

Marcona Almonds

Jelly Beans

Strawberries

Red Grapes

Dried Cherries

Walnuts

Pretzel Thins

And anything else you can think of!

How Much Charcuterie Per Person?

If you’re serving charcuterie as an appetizer, then a good rule of thumb is about 3 ounces of meat and cheese (total) per person. If you’re serving it as a main course, then up that to 6 ounces per person.

How To Serve This Charcuterie?

When you assemble, access and color. Place fruits near cheese and nuts that complement one another. Place meats near the cheese or in opposition, much like a color wheel. Sprinkle nuts, dried fruits, and chocolates over the board.

Keep veggies near the dip and fruits, bread and cookies near the sweet spreads. Use small bowls to hold any dips and don’t forget the spoons.

Like a color wheel, place fruits with colors that are near on another in the rainbow. This is not a hard and fast rule, but since we eat first with our eyes, make your board visual and beautiful.

I like to use a large wooden board or a wooden lazy Susan to hold my charcuterie, but a large platter, large cutting board, or even a piece of slate will work. Make sure your meats are thinly sliced and your cheese is cubed or served with cheese knives,

How Long Can My Charcuterie Platte Be Kept Out?

While it is fun to nibble on meat and cheeses all day, these items can only sit out for so long. I would recommend that you place the cold meats and cheeses on your platter and only allow them to sit out for up to four hours. Beyond that, you start to deal with bacteria.

I hope this gives you a starting point and some inspiration on how to assemble your own Charcuterie Platter. This is such a fun way to nibble and entertain your guests! For more charcuterie ideas check out this Easy Antipasto Platter, Hot Chocolate Charcuterie and this Summer Charcuterie!

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Yield: 16

Easter Charcuterie Platter

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This Charcuterie Platter is as fun to make as it is to eat! The best part about putting together a charcuterie board is anything goes! With all the spring colors and festive flavors, this appetizer a favorite way to entertain!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Calabrese Salami
• Prosciutto
• Capocollo
• Havarti, cubed
• Gouda, sliced
• Candied Orange Slices
• Dried Mango Sliced
• Dried Coconut Strips
• Bell Peppers, sliced
• Avocado Tzatziki Dip
• Almond Crackers
• Lemon Curd
• Ginger Snaps
• Pastel Shortbread Cookies
• Lemon Squares
• Macarons
• Peanut Butter Cups
• Caramels
• Toffee
• Jelly Candies
• Pirouette Cookies

Instructions

1. Arrange meats, cheese, veggies, crackers, cookies, and fruits on a large tray or cutting board.
2. Place dips in small bowls and place near the veggies and cookies
3. Sprinkle the tray with chocolates, coconut, and jelly candies.

Notes

There are no quantities listed because this is all to taste.

Swap out any of the above ingredients for your favorites.

Be sure to add spoons and cheese knives to your tray.

I found all the ingredients listed here at Trader Joes, but you can find similar ingredients at any grocery store.

Nutrition Information

Yield

16

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 180Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 29mgSodium 189mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 2gSugar 15gProtein 4g

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