Colorful board with cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and candies, perfect for springtime celebrations.
# What You 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 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 mint or basil for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Set small bowls or ramekins on a large serving board or platter to resemble mini baskets.
02 - Add a mix of cheeses, cured meats, and fruits to each basket, arranging items for color and visual appeal.
03 - Nestle pastel chocolate eggs and cookies into several baskets to enhance the seasonal look.
04 - Cluster crackers, roasted nuts, and fresh vegetables around the baskets for easy access.
05 - Place a small bowl of honey or fruit jam on the board for guests to use as a dip with cheeses and fruit.
06 - Generously garnish the board with fresh mint or basil for a vibrant spring presentation.
07 - Present the board immediately, inviting guests to build their own mini baskets from the assortment.
