Colorful cheeses, meats, fruits, and treats arranged as mini Easter baskets for festive spring gatherings.
# 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 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, such as almonds or pistachios
18 - 1/4 cup honey or fruit jam
19 - Fresh herbs, such as mint or basil, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Arrange small bowls or ramekins to represent mini baskets on a large board or platter.
02 - Distribute a variety of cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits, arranging them in the baskets for a colorful display.
03 - Place pastel chocolate eggs, cookies, and marshmallow candies into several of the baskets for a festive accent.
04 - Cluster assorted crackers, roasted nuts, and fresh vegetables around the baskets for additional options.
05 - Add a small bowl of honey or fruit jam to the board for pairing with cheeses and fruits.
06 - Generously decorate the board with fresh herbs to evoke a springtime atmosphere.
07 - Present immediately and allow guests to assemble their own mini Easter basket snacks.
