Description
Create a delightful Bunny Charcuterie Board perfect for springtime gatherings or festive occasions. This colorful and inviting platter combines a variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, and vegetables arranged to resemble adorable bunny ears, making it both a feast for the eyes and the palate. Ideal for serving 8 people, it features fresh kiwi, cantaloupe, strawberries, blackberries, four different cheeses, baby carrots, grape tomatoes, and savory salami meats, designed for easy assembly and no cooking needed.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 3-4 Kiwi, fresh sliced
- 1 cup Cantaloupe, diced
- 8-10 Strawberries, fresh
- ½ cup Blackberries, fresh
Cheeses
- 1 cup Mozzarella balls, small fresh
- ½ cup Colby Jack cheese, diced very small
- ½ cup Fontina cheese, diced very small
- ½ cup Pepper Jack cheese, diced very small
- ½ cup Cheddar cheese, diced very small
Vegetables
- 12-16 Baby carrots
- 10-12 Baby tomatoes
Meats
- 6-8 slices Peppered salami
- 6-8 slices Genoa salami
Instructions
- Shape the meat: Fold each slice of salami into quarters and secure them with a long wooden skewer. This creates structured meat bundles that will form part of the bunny ears on the board. Lay these meat skewers on your serving board.
- Arrange the cheeses: Place small chunks of the assorted cheeses around the board, arranging the mozzarella balls specifically to outline the shape of the bunny ears, creating a distinct visual effect.
- Add the fruit and finalize assembly: Fill the outlined bunny ears with small diced cantaloupe chunks, then artfully arrange the remaining fresh fruits—kiwi slices, strawberries, and blackberries—across the board to fill any gaps. Complement the spread with baby carrots and baby tomatoes as accents. Serve alongside crackers for a complete charcuterie experience and enjoy.
Notes
- This board is best served fresh to retain the texture and vibrant colors of the fruits and vegetables.
- You can substitute the meats or cheeses according to your preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Adding a variety of crackers or breadsticks enhances the enjoyment of the board.
- To keep fruits from browning, prepare and use citrus juice, such as lemon, on sensitive fruits like kiwi.
