Introduction

Celebrate spring and Easter with a delightful Easter Charcuterie Board filled with colorful candies, cookies, and chocolate treats. This festive platter is perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a sweet centerpiece for your holiday table.

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Ingredients

6 Frosted sugar cookies
3-5 Mini Lemon Bites
6 Vanilla Wafers
6 Strawberry Wafers
6 Golden Oreos
6 Pepperidge Farm Chessman Spring shapes
6 Vanilla Pirouette
6-8 Ghirardelli chocolate bunnies
8-12 Bunny and bird Peeps
3-4 Lindt Chocolate Carrots
6 Palmer Double Crisp Bunny Treats Carrots
3 Milk Marshmallow Eggs
1 Solid Milk Chocolate Bunny
1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams
1 cup Spring M&M’s
1 cup Sweetarts
1 cup Junior Mints Eggs
½ cup Robin’s Eggs Malted Candy
½ cup Jelly Beans
½ cup Sour Patch Kids
1 cup Green Colored Shredded Coconut

Instructions

Step 1: Grab a large tray or platter and sprinkle the green colored shredded coconut evenly across the surface to create a grassy base.
Step 2: Arrange bowls or small clay pots on the tray in your preferred layout.
Step 3: Fill the bowls with the Spring M&M’s, Jelly Beans, Sweetarts, Robin’s Eggs, and Chocolate Carrots.
Step 4: Fill the spaces around the bowls with the assortment of cookies and candy, distributing them evenly until the tray is completely full and festive.

Tips & Variations

Use a mix of colorful candies and chocolates to add visual interest and variety in flavors.
Swap any candies or cookies for allergy-friendly or preferred treats to suit your guests’ needs.
Add fresh fruit like strawberries or grapes for a refreshing contrast to the sweets.
Use edible flowers or fresh mint sprigs for an extra touch of spring elegance.

Storage

Store any leftover candies and cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight. Most items will stay fresh for up to one to two weeks. Refill the board with fresh treats as needed. Chocolate bunnies and other chocolates can be stored separately in a cool, dry place. The shredded coconut may lose its color if exposed to moisture, so keep it dry.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the Easter Charcuterie Board ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the board a few hours in advance. Keep it covered with plastic wrap and store in a cool place to maintain freshness until serving.

What can I substitute if I can’t find some of the candies listed?

Feel free to swap in your favorite spring-themed candies or similar treats you enjoy. The goal is a colorful, festive display with a mix of textures and flavors, so flexibility is welcome.

Easter Charcuterie Board Recipe

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Create a festive and colorful Easter Charcuterie Board perfect for spring celebrations. This delightful board features a variety of themed cookies, candies, chocolates, and marshmallows arranged on a bed of green shredded coconut to mimic grass. It’s an eye-catching and delicious centerpiece that offers a fun assortment of sweet treats for family and friends.

Author: Bella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 8–10 people 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

Cookies and Wafers

6 Frosted sugar cookies
3–5 Mini Lemon Bites
6 Vanilla Wafers
6 Strawberry Wafers
6 Golden Oreos
6 Pepperidge Farm Chessman Spring shapes
6 Vanilla Pirouette

Chocolates and Candy

6–8 Ghirardelli chocolate bunnies
8–12 Bunny and bird Peeps
3–4 Lindt Chocolate Carrots
6 Palmer Double Crisp Bunny Treats Carrots
3 Milk Marshmallow Eggs
1 Solid Milk Chocolate Bunny
1 cup Annie’s Bunny Grahams
1 cup Spring M&M’s
1 cup Sweetarts
1 cup Junior Mints Eggs
½ cup Robins Eggs Malted Candy
½ cup Jelly Beans
½ cup Sour Patch Kids

Decoration

1 cup Green Colored Shredded Coconut

Instructions

Prepare the base: Grab a large tray or platter and evenly sprinkle green colored shredded coconut across the surface to mimic grass and create a vibrant, festive base for the board.
Arrange containers: Place small bowls and clay pots on the tray where you want them positioned, allowing enough space to fill them with candies and treats.
Fill bowls with candy: Fill the bowls and pots with Spring M&M’s, Jelly Beans, Sweetarts, Robins Eggs Malted Candy, and Chocolate Carrots, distributing colors and textures evenly throughout the board.
Place cookies and additional candy: Arrange all the cookies and assorted candies such as the Frosted sugar cookies, Lemon Bites, wafers, Oreo’s, peeps, marshmallow eggs, and chocolate bunnies around the bowls, filling the tray completely for a full and abundant look.

Notes

You can customize the candy selection to suit dietary preferences if needed.
Use a platter large enough to hold all items comfortably without overcrowding.
Green shredded coconut can be dyed with food coloring if not pre-colored.
This board is best assembled just before serving to keep candies fresh and treats crisp.

Keywords: Easter Charcuterie Board, Spring dessert board, Holiday candy platter, Easter treats, Festive sweets