Create a vibrant spring board of cheeses, meats, fruits, veggies, and treats arranged as mini festive baskets.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4 oz mini fresh mozzarella balls
02 - 4 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 4 oz herbed goat cheese, sliced or shaped into 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 - Fresh herbs (mint, basil) for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Position small bowls or ramekins to represent mini baskets across a large serving board or platter.
02 - Fill each basket with a selection of cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits, arranging by color and texture.
03 - Tuck pastel chocolate eggs, cookies, and marshmallow treats into selected baskets for a seasonal accent.
04 - Cluster crackers, nuts, and vegetables around the baskets for easy access and visual appeal.
05 - Position a bowl of honey or fruit jam as a dip alongside cheeses and fruits.
06 - Finish the board with abundant mint and basil leaves for a vibrant spring garnish.
07 - Serve promptly, allowing guests to assemble individual mini Easter baskets from the selection.