If you are looking for a creative way to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further than a candy charcuterie board. For those who have never heard of it, a candy charcuterie board combines the best of two worlds: chocolates, gummies and other treats, plus the traditional charcuterie: olives, cheeses, and other savory snacks.
What is a Candy Charcuterie Board?
A candy charcuterie board is a unique way to bring out your creative side and add some sweetness to your next event or gathering. Perfect for parties, birthdays, baby showers and just about any special occasion, this board is sure to be a hit with guests. The goal of a candy charcuterie board is to combine the flavors of all your favorite candy and treats in one place.
Choose the Right Board
The first step in creating a perfect candy charcuterie board is choosing the right board. A large cutting board, tray, or platter will be the perfect foundation for your masterpiece. Make sure it’s large enough to hold all of your candies and treats. If you’re feeling extra creative, you can even use a muffin tin or pie plate.
Select a Variety of Candies
Once you have the board, it’s time to start filling it. Start by selecting a variety of candy and treats. Gummies, jellybeans, licorice, and other colorful candies are great choices for a candy charcuterie board. You can also include chocolates and other sweet treats like marshmallows and pretzels. Be sure to pick a variety of flavors, textures and colors to create a board that looks and tastes amazing.
Add Some Fruits
Fruits are the perfect way to add some sweetness and color to your candy charcuterie board. Berries, grapes, and mandarin oranges are all great options. Simply cut them into small slices or leave them whole. You can also add some dried fruits like apricots and cherries for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.
Use Different Textures
Make sure to include some crunchy, chewy and smooth elements in your charcuterie board. This will add some extra interest and dimension to your board. Think about adding caramels, chocolate-covered pretzels and even popcorn. This is also a great way to incorporate some salty or savory flavors.
Incorporate Chocolate
No candy charcuterie board is complete without chocolate. You can use chocolate bars, chips, or melted chocolate and drizzle it over pieces of fresh fruit. You can also add some chocolate-covered nuts and other treats for a delicious and decadent addition to your board.
Don’t Forget the Decorations
The beauty of a candy charcuterie board is in the details. Put some decorative sprinkles or even edible glitter on your board to add some sparkle and color. You can also use small bowls or molds to create shapes and layers among your candies and treats.
How to Arrange Your Candy Charcuterie Board
The last step is to arrange your board. When assembling your board, think about the color, texture, and flavor of each item. Place the larger items in the middle and the smaller items around them. Use small dishes and molds to create layers. The key is to create a visually pleasing and flavorful masterpiece.
Here’s how we set up this board for Easter:
- Pull some of the edible grass and place each rolled onto different parts of the egg board. Add a chick and some Hershey’s eggs on top of the nests.
- Using small bowls add Easter M&M’s and Cadbury Easter eggs to the bowls. Place them onto the board.
- Place marshmallow bunnie Peeps at the top of the board. Fill open areas with Easter snickers and jet puffed bunnies marshmallows.
Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
Create a colorful and cute candy charcuterie board for Easter!
Ingredients
- 10 mini Easter Snickers
- 1/2 cup Easter M&M's chocolate candies
- 1/2 cup Cadbury Easter royal dark chocolate mini eggs
- 14 Hershey's Easter candy coated chocolate eggs
- 1/4 cup jet puffed bunny marshmallows
- 3 Peeps bunnies marshmallow (pink, yellow, blue)
- 2 Peeps chicks marshmallows ( yellow, purple)
- Pink edible Easter grass
- Green edible Easter grass
Instructions
- Pull some of the edible grass and place each rolled onto different parts of the egg board. Add a chick and some Hershey's eggs on top of the nests.
- Using small bowls add Easter M&M's and Cadbury Easter eggs to the bowls. Place them onto the board.
- Place marshmallow bunny Peeps at the top of the board. Fill open areas with Easter snickers and jet puffed bunnies marshmallows.
- Creating a candy charcuterie board is an easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a board that looks and tastes amazing. Grab your favorite candy and treats, and get ready to create a masterpiece.
Notes
- Snicker Minis
- M&Ms Easter Milk Chocolate Candies
- Cadbury Easter Mini Eggs
- Hershey's Easter Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Eggs
- Jet Puffed Bunny Mallows
- Peeps Marshmallow Pink Bunnies
We bought an Easter egg board at Target in the Bullseye's section or dollar section.
Creating a candy charcuterie board is an easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your friends. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can create a board that looks and tastes amazing. Grab your favorite candy and treats, and get ready to create a masterpiece.
Looking for another version of an Easter charcuterie board? Try this meats and cheese charcuterie board next!
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