Enjoy a vibrant board of cheeses, meats, fruits, and festive sweets styled as mini baskets for springtime gatherings.
# 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 herbs (mint, basil) for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Arrange small bowls or ramekins to resemble miniature baskets across a large serving board or platter.
02 - Distribute mixtures of mozzarella, cheddar, goat cheese, prosciutto, salami, and smoked ham into each basket ensuring colorful presentation.
03 - Nestle baby carrots, sugar snap peas, strawberries, grapes, radishes, and cucumber among the baskets for vibrant freshness.
04 - Tuck pastel chocolate eggs, cookies, and marshmallow chicks or bunnies into designated baskets to accentuate the festive theme.
05 - Cluster assorted crackers, roasted nuts, and vegetables around the perimeter of the board for accessible snacking.
06 - Place a small bowl containing honey or fruit jam on the board for dipping cheeses and fruits.
07 - Finish by scattering fresh herbs throughout for a spring-like flair and serve immediately, inviting guests to assemble their own mini baskets.