Easter Candy Charcuterie Board

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5 from 7 votes

Published on February 7, 2023

, Updated on March 17, 2024

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by Carrie Barnard

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This Easter Candy Charcuterie Board is the perfect dessert to display your favorite Easter candy. Easy to make and so fun and festive charcuterie board.

Easter Charcuterie Board:

Your family and friends are going to love this Easter Dessert Charcuterie Board. It is loaded with our favorite Easter candy. From the Peeps, Jelly Beans, and chocolate covered Easter eggs this charcuterie board displays them perfectly.

Dessert boards are so fun to make. We have made other types of charcuterie board include meat and cheese board, fruits and vegetable boards, or loaded with cured meats.

This charcuterie board has become a traditional Easter dessert. If you are looking for a fun and festive dessert make this Easter dessert board. Load it with all of your favorite sweet treats.

What does Charcuterie Mean?

Charcuterie is a French word that references prepared and cured cold meats. It is often paired with cheese, fruits, nuts and crackers when served on a charcuterie board.

They are becoming very popular not only for your favorite meats and cheeses but sweets too.

Easter Candy needed to make the Charcuterie board

Ingredients you need for Easter Charcuterie Board Dessert:

Yellow Peeps (3 oz)
Pink Peeps (3 oz)
Blue Bunny Peeps (3 oz)
Pink Bunny Peeps (3 oz)
Yogurt Covered Pretzels
Easter Hershey Kisses
Robin Egg Candy
Cadbury Creme Eggs
White Chocolate Pecans
Jelly Beans
Easter Peanut M&Ms
Easter M&Ms
Chocolate Filled Pastel Large Marshmallows
Funfetti Jelly Beans
Bunny Marshmallows
Large Chocolate Easter Bunny

How to Assemble an Easter Charcuterie:

Step 1 – Pick your board – Start with large board, using one with edges is easiest.

Step 2 – Put candy in bowls – Place some of the candy in smalls bowls and scatter them throughout the board. We put the jelly beans and the regular M&Ms in a small bowl.

Placing the small bowls of jelly beans and M&M's on the board

Step 3 – Begin adding large items – Then add in the large items: peeps, Cadbury Eggs, Yogurt Pretzels, Large Marshmallows and the Easter Hershey Kisses.

Step 4 – Continue to add candy – Finally fill in the open spaces with the other types of candy.

Step 5 – Continue assembling board. – To prepare the board, we find that it’s best not to group all of the same items in one place on the board. We like to scatter the item around the board for a more appealing look.

Step 6 – Serve and Enjoy – Once it’s assembled the board, place the chocolate bunny on top and then it’s ready to share with your friends and family.

Easter Dessert Charcuterie Board Ideas:

Easter Candy – You can easily any type of Easter Candy that you prefer. We like to keep with the pastel color theme.
Cheese and Crackers – To balance out the candy we like to add in some cheese and crackers. Use different types of cheeses and crackers.
Cookies – You can even do a Easter Cookie Tray. You can use a mixture of store bought cookies and make some homemade. The ideas are endless.

How to Assemble an Easter Board:

It is best to assemble this board right before serving. You can prepare all the ingredients the night before and store them appropriately. Then easily assemble the board right before it’s ready to be enjoyed.

Tips for Easter Candy Charcuterie Board:

Small Bowls – It is best to use small bowls for the candy that will roll away. They are perfect to add the small jelly beans and the M&M’s.
Adding to the candy board – Initially place the bowls and bigger candies. Starting with these first will help make the design of the board and you can fill in with the smaller candy.
Scatter the candy – Try to separate the candy into multiple piles and place them in 2 to 3 different spots. Don’t put all the same candy in the exact same spot. We like to scatter the items around the board for a more appealing look.
Preparing the board – The board is best assembled right before serving. You can prepare all the ingredients the night before and store them appropriately. Then easily assemble the board right before it’s ready to be enjoyed.
Type of Board – You can use a wooden cutting board to create this fabulous candy charcuterie board. Use any size of board depending on how much candy that you have.

Why we love this Easter Dessert Board:

Options are endless: Add your favorite sweet treats. From chocolate to peanut butter eggs to your favorite color peeps. It is fun to get creative when making this board.
Pick your favorite board – Any size of board will work. Making a charcuterie board creates an amazing center piece for your Easter table.
Perfect for all Ages – This is a fun dessert for kids and adults. No baking involved, just grab your favorite candy and everyone will be impressed with how it turns out.

This Easter Candy Charcuterie is sure to impress your family this holiday season. Make it easy on yourself and grab your favorite candy and a chocolate bunny and make a charcuterie board.

Skip the baking this year and make a charcuterie board. Have the kids help and everyone will love the colorful dessert board.