A Festive Easter Cheese Board

Embrace the spirit of spring and elevate your holiday celebrations with a truly spectacular centerpiece: the Easter Cheese Board. This vibrant and inviting platter is designed not only to delight the palate but also to captivate the eye, making it an ideal appetizer for family gatherings and festive brunches. Bursting with an array of delicious cheeses, premium nuts, fresh fruits, and crisp vegetables, it promises to be a memorable addition to your Easter spread. Its effortless elegance allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying precious moments with loved ones.

The Art of Elevating Your Easter Appetizer

Transform your Easter menu from ordinary to extraordinary with a stunning cheese board that serves as the perfect prelude to your main meal. This thoughtfully curated platter offers a delightful variety of flavors and textures, ensuring every guest finds something to savor. It’s an ideal choice for pre-dinner mingling, encouraging conversation and providing a satisfying array of bites to keep everyone happy and eager for the feast to come.

We are thrilled to be collaborating with our friends at Santè Specialty Foods to showcase how their exceptional nuts can truly elevate this beautiful board. We are unequivocally passionate about Santè nuts! Their commitment to quality shines through in every crunchy bite. From their innovative chocolate almonds to the timeless candied pecans, Santè nuts are irresistibly crisp and perfectly seasoned, making them an indispensable component of this exquisite Easter cheese board. Their premium quality and unique flavor profiles are unmatched, truly distinguishing them from other options on the market.

Nuts are a staple on our cheese boards for a reason: they are incredibly snackable and harmonize beautifully with the diverse selection of cheeses, fruits, and other delectable goodies. The satisfying crunch of a perfectly roasted or candied nut, juxtaposed with the creamy richness of a fine cheese, creates a delightful sensory experience that is truly one of our favorite combinations when building and enjoying a gourmet cheese board. This textural interplay adds depth and excitement to every bite, inviting guests to explore different pairings.

Santè’s new chocolate almonds are a revelation. They are delicately dusted in a masterfully blended cocoa powder, imparting a rich, deep chocolate flavor that is balanced by just the slightest hint of sweetness and a touch of sea salt. This nuanced flavor profile makes them incredibly versatile, pairing exceptionally well with every type of cheese and fruit featured on this festive board. They offer a sophisticated sweetness that doesn’t overpower, but rather complements, the other ingredients.

Their candied pecans, along with their other candied nut varieties, offer a different kind of sweetness than the chocolate almonds. What truly sets them apart is that they are never overly sweet or bogged down by excessive glaze. Instead, they boast a thin, perfectly applied candied glaze that ensures maximum crunchiness while providing just the right amount of light sweetness. This balance makes them utterly addictive and a fantastic counterpoint to savory elements.

While we could endlessly extol the virtues of Santè Nuts, the best way to truly appreciate their quality is to experience them for yourself. Taste the difference that comes from a commitment to excellence. All Santè products are non-GMO, gluten-free, and produced in a dedicated peanut-free facility in Santa Clara, California. You’ll undoubtedly be impressed by their superior taste and texture, quickly becoming as obsessed as we are!

Crafting Your Vibrant Easter Cheese Board: Essential Ingredients

Creating an Easter Cheese Board that is both beautiful and delicious starts with a thoughtful selection of ingredients. The key is to choose items that offer a spectrum of colors, textures, and flavors, all while embodying the fresh, joyful essence of spring. Here’s a detailed guide to the essentials you’ll need:

• Colorful Cheeses: Select cheeses not only for their taste but also for their vibrant hues. Think pink colored Red Windsor cheese for a festive touch, orange colored Wensleydale with apricots for fruity sweetness, blue colored Wensleydale with blueberries for a unique tartness, and green colored Sage Derby cheese for an earthy flavor and striking marbled appearance. A variety of textures, from crumbly to semi-hard, will also enhance the experience.
• Premium Nuts: Santè Specialty Foods are paramount here. Their chocolate almonds add a rich, slightly sweet, and salty crunch, while the candied pecans provide a buttery, sweet, and crisp texture. Consider adding other Santè candied nuts like pistachios or walnuts, or spiced flavors, for additional variety and depth.
• Flavorful Dips: A bright beet hummus introduces a lovely pink hue and an earthy sweetness. Complement this with a fresh spinach dip or any other green-hued dip to add contrast and a creamy element. These dips serve as flavorful companions to crackers and vegetables.
• Artisan Crackers: Choose crackers that match the board’s color theme and offer different textures. Red colored beet crackers, orange colored sweet potato crackers, and green colored kale crackers provide a fantastic visual display and a crunchy base for cheeses and dips.
• Fresh Grapes: Both red and green grapes are essential for their sweet juiciness and classic pairing with cheese. They also contribute beautifully to the board’s vibrant color palette.
• Dried Fruits: Dried cranberries add a pop of crimson and a chewy, tart element. Dried apricots offer a sunny orange hue and concentrated sweetness.
• Crunchy Radishes: Thinly sliced radishes bring a crisp texture and a subtle peppery bite, along with their beautiful pink and white tones.
• Ready-to-Eat Beets: Cut into bite-sized pieces, these offer a deep, earthy flavor and a stunning rich purple-red color, making them a standout on the board.
• Colorful Bell Peppers: Sliced orange and green bell peppers add a refreshing crunch, natural sweetness, and essential bright colors to the vegetable medley.
• Baby Carrots: Include both baby orange carrots for traditional sweetness and baby purple carrots for an unexpected visual twist and earthy flavor.
• Chocolate Covered Fruit: Purple and pink chocolate-covered fruits add a touch of decadent sweetness and a playful, festive element.
• Fresh Asparagus Tips: These delicate green spears offer a crisp, spring-like freshness and elegant texture.
• Oval-shaped Wood Serving Board: While any large board can work, an oval-shaped board is ideal for creating the signature Easter egg shape, enhancing the thematic presentation.

By carefully selecting and arranging these components, you’re not just making a snack; you’re crafting an experience that celebrates the abundance and beauty of Easter.

Step-by-Step Guide to Assembling Your Easter Masterpiece

Crafting this Easter Cheese Board is an enjoyable and creative process. The goal is to arrange the ingredients in a way that mimics a beautifully decorated Easter egg, using vibrant layers of color and texture. While an oval-shaped board lends itself perfectly to this design, don’t worry if you only have a large rectangular or round board; you can easily shape the goodies into an Easter egg silhouette right in the center. Here’s how to assemble your stunning board, layer by colorful layer:

1. Position the Cheeses: Begin by strategically placing your colorful cheeses on an oval-shaped wood serving board. Arrange the Red Windsor cheese towards the upper left, the apricot Wensleydale cheese towards the middle right, the blueberry Wensleydale cheese towards the middle left, and the green Sage Derby cheese towards the bottom right. This initial placement forms the foundational “spots” of your Easter egg design.
2. Integrate the Nuts with a Festive Touch: To add an extra cute Easter element, use the bottom halves of three 4-inch plastic Easter eggs as charming serving vessels for the nuts. Ideally, use a pink egg for the chocolate almonds, an orange egg for the candied pecans, and a purple egg for your other candied or spiced nuts (like pistachios). Place the chocolate almonds near the Red Windsor cheese, the candied pecans close to the apricot cheese, and the remaining nuts adjacent to the blueberry cheese.
3. Place the Dips: Spoon the beet hummus and spinach dip into small, oval-shaped serving bowls. Position the beet hummus prominently at the top of the board, and the vibrant spinach dip at the bottom. These will anchor two key color zones of your board.
4. Add the Grapes: Arrange the purple grapes in a line extending from the blueberry cheese, and the green grapes in a line from the green Sage Derby cheese. These will create natural flowing lines and visual bridges between your cheese sections.
5. Arrange the Crackers: Place the red beet crackers artfully on either side of the beet hummus, creating a bold, red section. Zigzag the orange sweet potato crackers across the middle of the board, forming an appealing central stripe. Fan the green kale crackers around the spinach dip at the bottom of the board, completing the green section.
6. Build the Top Layer: Fill in the first layer at the top of the board by placing the dried cranberries, thinly sliced radish pieces, and bite-sized beets. Ensure a good mix of colors and textures here.
7. Create the Middle Orange Layer: In line with the apricot cheese, artfully arrange the orange bell pepper strips, dried apricots, and baby orange carrots. This creates a cohesive and visually striking orange segment across the board.
8. Develop the Purple/Pink Layer: Next, align the pink and purple chocolate-covered fruit with the blueberry cheese, and add the baby purple carrots. This forms a beautiful and sweet purple/pink section.
9. Complete the Bottom Green Layer: Finally, place the green bell pepper strips and fresh asparagus tips in line with the green grapes and green Sage Derby cheese to complete the lush, green bottom layer of your board.
10. Serve and Enjoy!: Take a moment to admire your festive creation, then present it to your guests with pride. Watch as it becomes the delightful centerpiece of your Easter celebration!

Tips for the Perfect Easter Gathering

Beyond the beauty of the cheese board itself, a few extra touches can make your Easter gathering truly unforgettable. Consider offering a selection of beverages that pair well with the board, such as a crisp rosé, a light white wine, or even a sparkling non-alcoholic cider. To alleviate last-minute stress, prepare elements of your cheese board in advance. Cheeses can be pre-cut, nuts and dried fruits can be portioned, and dips can be made a day ahead. On the day of, simply arrange everything fresh. For an even more enchanting presentation, garnish your board with fresh spring herbs like rosemary sprigs or edible flowers, which add a touch of natural beauty and fragrance. Creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere is key, and an impressive yet easy-to-prepare appetizer like this Easter Cheese Board sets the perfect tone for a memorable holiday.

This Easter Cheese Board is super simple to put together and is guaranteed to be a stunning and much-talked-about addition to your Easter celebration. If you create this beautiful board, or any of our other Easter recipes this holiday, please be sure to snap a picture and share it with us! Tag us on Instagram @thebakermama so we can admire your inspired and creative culinary endeavors. We absolutely adore seeing how you bring our recipes to life. Enjoy every delicious moment!

xoxo,

This post was created as part of my partnership with Santè Specialty Foods; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are authentically my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that help make The BakerMama possible.

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Easter Cheese Board

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• Author: Maegan – The BakerMama
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Yield: 10-12 servings
• Category: Appetizer

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Description

This Easter cheese board is perfectly designed for making and enjoying with family and friends during the Easter holiday. It’s beautifully bright, visually appealing, and generously filled with a selection of the most delicious cheeses, gourmet nuts, fresh fruits, crisp veggies, and much more.

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Ingredients

• 4 ounces pink colored Red Windsor cheese
• 4 ounces orange colored Wensleydale with apricots cheese
• 4 ounces blue colored Wensleydale with blueberries cheese
• 4 ounces green colored Sage Derby cheese
• 1/3 cup Santè chocolate almonds
• 1/3 cup Santè candied pecans
• 1/3 cup Santè candied nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or other spiced flavors)
• 1/2 cup beet hummus
• 1/2 cup spinach dip or any green dip
• 30 red colored beet crackers
• 30 orange colored sweet potato crackers
• 20 green colored kale crackers
• Small bunch of red grapes
• Small bunch of green grapes
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1 cup ready-to-eat beets, cut in bite-sized pieces
• Half of a large orange bell pepper, sliced into small strips
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup baby orange carrots
• 1/2 cup purple and pink chocolate covered fruit
• 1/2 cup baby purple carrots
• Half of a large green bell pepper, sliced into small strips
• 9 asparagus tips

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Instructions

1. On an oval-shaped wood serving board, begin by placing the Red Windsor cheese towards the upper left, the apricot cheese towards the middle right, the blueberry cheese towards the middle left, and the green sage cheese towards the bottom right.
2. Use the bottom halves of 3 (4-inch) plastic Easter eggs to serve the nuts on the board. Preferably a pink egg for the chocolate almonds, an orange egg for the candied pecans, and a purple egg for the other candied or spiced nuts. Place the chocolate almonds near the Red Windsor cheese, the candied pecans near the apricot cheese, and the remaining nuts near the blueberry cheese.
3. Put the beet hummus and spinach dip in small oval shaped serving bowls. Place the beet hummus at the top of the board and the spinach dip at the bottom of the board.
4. Place the purple grapes in line with the blueberry cheese and the green grapes in line with the green sage cheese.
5. Put the beet crackers on either side of the beet hummus. Zigzag the sweet potato crackers across the middle of the board. Fan the green crackers around the spinach dip at the bottom of the board.
6. Place the dried cranberries, radish slices, and beets at the top of the board to fill in the first layer.
7. Place the orange bell pepper strips, dried apricots, and baby carrots in line with the apricot cheese to fill in the next layer.
8. Place the pink and purple chocolate covered fruit and the purple carrots in line with the blueberry cheese to fill in the next layer.
9. Finally, place the green bell pepper strips and asparagus tips in line with the green grapes and green sage cheese to complete the bottom layer on the board.
10. Serve and enjoy!

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