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Spring Kids Charcuterie Board Recipe

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A vibrant and fun Spring Kids Charcuterie Board featuring an assortment of colorful fruits, vegetables, cheeses, dips, and snacks arranged beautifully to delight children and adults alike. This no-cook, easy-to-assemble platter is perfect for spring gatherings, playdates, or healthy snack times.

Ingredients

Dips and Spreads

  • Nutella – 1/4 cup
  • Hummus – 1/4 cup
  • Ranch – 1/4 cup
  • Peanut butter – 1/4 cup
  • Strawberry jam – 1/4 cup

Cheeses

  • Colby Jack cheese (slices) – 8 slices
  • Mini Babybel cheese – 6 pieces
  • Cheddar cheese (slices) – 8 slices

Fruits

  • Strawberries – 1 cup, sliced
  • Blueberries – 1/2 cup
  • Blackberries – 1/2 cup
  • Raspberries – 1/2 cup
  • Mandarin oranges – 1 cup, peeled and segmented

Vegetables

  • Sugar snap peas – 1 cup
  • Baby carrots – 1 cup
  • English cucumber – 1 medium, sliced
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
  • Black olives – 1/4 cup, whole or sliced (for Babybel ladybug decoration)

Other Items

  • Whole wheat bread (sliced) – 6 slices
  • Chex Mix – 1 cup
  • Plain Easter M&Ms – 1/2 cup
  • Trader Joe’s cinnamon alphabet cookies – 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Prepare your board: Select a flat surface such as a cutting board or serving platter. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
  2. Place dips and spreads: Use small ramekins or ceramic bowls to hold the Nutella, hummus, ranch, peanut butter, and strawberry jam. Distribute them evenly in different corners or areas of the board.
  3. Arrange larger items: Position sliced whole wheat bread with peanut butter and strawberry jam, and add Mickey-shaped salami rosettes if available. These serve as anchor pieces for the board.
  4. Arrange fruits: Place berries and other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and mandarin orange segments near the Nutella bowl to pair these complementary flavors and help kids identify their combination.
  5. Add vegetables: Arrange sugar snap peas, baby carrots, English cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes along the outer edges of the board for a fresh, flared look and appealing presentation.
  6. Fill gaps: Use remaining ingredients like Chex Mix and Easter M&Ms to fill any empty spaces without overcrowding. Hold off on adding cinnamon alphabet cookies until just before serving to keep them crunchy.
  7. Decorate creatively: Turn Mini Babybel cheeses into ladybugs by adding slices of black olives on top, and create mandarin orange butterflies by cutting the segments into small decorative shapes, adding spring-themed charm to the board.

Notes

  • Use small bowls for dips to keep the board organized and reduce mess.
  • Add cookies just before serving to maintain their crunchiness.
  • Customize fruits and vegetables based on seasonal availability and preferences.
  • Get creative with shapes and decoration to make the board visually exciting for kids.
  • Ensure allergen considerations depending on your guests, especially with items like peanut butter and dairy cheeses.

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Find it online: https://kitchenwithkai.com/spring-kids-charcuterie-board-recipe/