How to Make an Easter Dessert Charcuterie Board

Easter Dessert Charcuterie Board ideas don’t get sweeter than this! This festive board blends homemade treats and store-bought sweets into one beautiful holiday centerpiece.

Putting together an Easter dessert board is a really fun way to celebrate the holiday. It’s colorful, creative, and just plain fun. It makes an eye-catching centerpiece if you’re hosting a big family gathering. But it’s also a sweet way to make memories with your kiddos -they can definitely help shop for candies and arrange them on the board.

You don’t have to spend a fortune either. Some of the cutest additions can be found at your local dollar store. With a few special homemade elements, like my pink velvet cake roll and chocolate-dipped strawberry “carrots,” plus a mix of purchased Easter basket sweets, this board makes it look like you tried harder than you did. I’ve even included a video of the assembly, in case you need help putting it all together.

Choose a Board

Before you start layering on the sweets, you’ll need the right surface to build your board. Mine was a thrift store find – a silver platter around 14×22 inches – and it works well for displaying a big mix of treats. But honestly, anything large and flat will do. A big wooden cutting board, serving platter, or even a baking sheet can all be great options.

One of my favorite budget-friendly finds? A large plastic catering platter labeled “turkey tray” from I used it once for a Dollar Store Charcuterie Board article I wrote for Food Network (), and for just $1.25, it totally did the job. Don’t be afraid to get creative. This is all about making it work with what you’ve got!

Place the Large Desserts First

To start, anchor your board with something eye-catching. My – a light, swirly cake roll I first made back in 2012 – steals the show. It’s not only pretty, but pretty easy to make! And you can grab the recipe . Once it’s ready, arrange the slices in a soft curve across your board to visually divide it into sections. This will help guide where the rest of your goodies will go.

If you’re short on time, don’t stress; there are great store-bought options. While you might not find pink velvet at the grocery store, carrot cake rolls or classic chocolate Swiss rolls are usually easy to spot around Easter. They make a great substitute and still give you that wow-worthy swirl effect.

At this point, it’s a good idea to place a couple of small bowls around the board. These act as anchors and are perfect for corralling loose candies like jellybeans or mini eggs.

Add a Fresh Bite

Bring some fruit into the mix with chocolate-dipped strawberry “carrots.” These adorable little pops of freshness are simple to make () and add such a fun, thematic touch. A bunch nestled together on the board really pulls the whole Easter motif together.

Include some Marshmallow Goodness

An Easter board without Peeps? Unthinkable! Classic Peeps are great, but I love to add new flavors like pink cotton candy or cake batter for a special twist. Their soft colors and speckles add instant cheer to the board.

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Don’t Forget the Chocolate Bunnies!

Chocolate is a must-have on any Easter dessert board. Mix and match mini chocolate bunnies, pastel M&M’s, foil-wrapped eggs, and other fun character chocolates. These are easy to scatter in small clusters or tuck between larger items for that abundant look everyone loves.

Add a Salty-Sweet Treat

To balance out all the sweet, add some yogurt dipped pretzels for that perfect salty-sweet bite. You can grab them ready-made at most grocery stores, or dress up plain ones at home. Here’s how:

• Arrange pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake at 350°F for 2 minutes—just enough to soften them slightly.
• Sprinkle immediately with pastel sprinkles, then let cool until firm.

So simple, and they look like they came straight from a candy shop.

Fill in the Blanks

When it comes to an Easter board, more is more. Fill every little nook and cranny with small, colorful treats. Gummy candies, mini cookies, Easter ring pops, and other dollar store finds. This is where your creativity can shine. Use what catches your eye – a mix of shapes, colors, and textures to keep the eye moving across the board.

Make Ahead Tips

To make things easier on Easter morning, you can prep several elements of your dessert charcuterie board in advance. First, the pink velvet cake roll can be made up to two days ahead—just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to slice and serve. Next, the chocolate-dipped strawberry “carrots” can be prepped the day before; simply keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Additionally, the dipped pretzels can be made several days in advance and stored at room temperature in a sealed container. When it’s almost time to serve, plan to assemble the board about an hour beforehand so everything looks fresh and the cake slices have time to come to room temperature. Because they’re truly at their most delicious that way.

A homemade-and-store-bought Easter dessert charcuterie board is one of the easiest ways to create a wow moment for your guests without a ton of effort. It’s kid-friendly, budget-conscious, and completely customizable. The ingredients in the recipe card below are just suggestions. Swapping in your favorite treats is all part of the fun!

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