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Giant Easter Egg Charcuterie Board
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One enormous decorated egg, painted in food.
- Serves
- 12–15
- Board
- 48 × 30 in
- Prep
- 90 minutes
- Cost
- $100–$130
- Level
- 3 of 5
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Impossible Boards, with 24 more showpiece boards. The book has the full shopping list, the layout, all eight build steps with the trick that makes the shape work, and easy, budget and luxe versions.
Why it works
The egg is a pretzel fence: a long oval of pretzels holds everything in place, so the stripes stay neat. Rolled ham, mortadella ruffles, cheddar, Havarti zigzags and mozzarella pearls make the bands of color.
Yellow peppers and spring vegetables add the pastel tones. It's built for Easter brunch and spring family gatherings, and kids love it.
Timeline
- Day beforeCube the cheeses and melons, slice the cucumber, cut the Havarti triangles, and roll the ham. Store everything separately, covered.
- 2 hours beforeLay the pretzel-stick egg outline and the stripe dividers.
- + 2 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How do you make an Easter egg charcuterie board?
Outline a large egg in pretzels, then fill it in horizontal stripes of ham, cheese and vegetables, like a painted egg.
Is it kid-friendly?
Yes. It's mild ham, cheddar, Havarti and vegetables.
Can I make it ahead?
Cut the cheese and vegetables the day before. Keep meat, cheese and cut fruit out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. For a long party, build half, keep the refill in the fridge and top it up halfway through.
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