[This post is sponsored by DeLallo Foods! I’m sharing an Easter brunch board that’s insanely delicious.]
Ready to build the cutest Easter brunch board? It’s a relaxed, colorful spread that combines breakfast, snacks and a few cocktail options—everything you want for a festive spring gathering.
An Easter brunch board is essentially a breakfast-style cheese and charcuterie board that leans into seasonal fruits, playful sweets and a few savory anchors. Think deviled eggs and soft-boiled eggs as stars, plus smoked salmon, avocado toast, fresh bread, pastries, cheeses and a punchy Bloody Mary to cut through all the sweet and creamy bites.
Here’s the key
Start by arranging items you can make ahead. Deviled eggs are perfect a few hours or even a day before; soft-boiled eggs can be prepared shortly before serving and don’t require instant plate service the way a fried egg does. Build the board with a mix of textures and temperatures so guests can graze.
Include a selection of breads and pastries for variety — croissants, sliced baguette, bagels, and a few pieces of toast for toppings. Add donuts for a special treat and seasonal fruit for color and freshness.
For savory toppings, smoked salmon paired with a little cream cheese is a natural match. Add sliced cucumbers, radishes and sugar snap peas for crunch. Avocado sliced or mashed makes for effortless avocado toast or a creamy side for salmon.
Cheese is essential: include a firm, sharp option like cheddar, a soft goat-style cheese similar to Humboldt Fog, and a washed-rind or nutty cheese for contrast. For charcuterie, thin slices of prosciutto and a couple of salamis are the simplest crowd-pleasers.
Balance the savory with sweet: a slab of honeycomb, fig spread and sour cherry spread are excellent alongside cheese. These spreads are delicious on toasted baguette with cheese or dolloped on a croissant.
For the egg preparations, classic deviled eggs are always a hit. Variations like French onion-style deviled eggs or bacon-blue-asparagus deviled eggs are flavorful options if you want to mix things up. Soft-boiled eggs are great for dipping toast or enjoying atop potato salad or greens.
Spicy Calabrian Bloody Marys
I made a small-batch spicy Bloody Mary mix using jarred Calabrian chili peppers for a bright, peppery kick that complements the sweeter elements on the board. The heat is an ideal counterpoint to creamy cheeses, smoked salmon and fruity spreads.
This setup works beautifully for brunch, late-morning celebrations, or an afternoon snack during a holiday gathering. Add plenty of small spoons and plates and let guests build their own bites.
With a mix of sweet, savory, creamy, crunchy and spicy elements, you’ll have a spring-worthy board that feels both festive and effortless.
How to Make an Easter Brunch Board
Everything you need to make the Easter Brunch Board
The highlights are deviled eggs and soft-boiled eggs. Add avocado toast, donuts and spicy Bloody Marys and you’re all set for a memorable spring brunch.
Ingredients
What you need for the Easter Brunch Board
- 1 jar DeLallo Foods fig spread
- 1 jar DeLallo Foods sour cherry spread
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Croissants
- Donuts
- Bagels
- Toast
- 2–3 avocados, sliced or mashed
- Deviled eggs
- Soft boiled eggs
- Smoked salmon
- Cream cheese
- DeLallo Foods sliced prosciutto
- Sugar snap peas
- Sliced radishes
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Strawberries
- Grapes
- Oranges
- An assortment of cheeses (Asiago, cranberry Stilton, Humboldt Fog, sharp cheddar suggested)
How to Make the Calabrian Chili Bloody Marys
- 2/3 cup fresh tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato purée (Passata)
- 6 ounces fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 DeLallo Foods Calabrian chili pepper, diced
- 2–3 ounces vodka
Garnish
- Calabrian chili peppers
- Mild pepperoncini
- Sliced prosciutto
- Fresh celery stalks
- Cucumber slices
- Celery salt and lime wedges for rimming
Instructions
Easter Brunch Board
- Arrange the board by grouping like items together: cheeses, breads, eggs, charcuterie, spreads and produce. Place larger items first, then fill gaps with fruit, nuts, pastries and garnishes.
- Place deviled eggs and soft-boiled eggs on a flat section of the board so they’re easy to access. Keep spreads in small bowls or ramekins to avoid soggy bread.
- Offer plates, small forks, cocktail picks and spoons so guests can assemble their own bites. Replenish breads and pastries as needed.
How to Make the Calabrian Chili Bloody Marys
- In a shaker or blender, combine tomato juice, tomato purée, lime juice, pickle juice, Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, garlic powder, black pepper and the diced Calabrian chili pepper. Shake or blend until combined.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in celery salt. Fill the glass with ice.
- Pour the Bloody Mary mixture over ice and stir in vodka to taste. Garnish with a Calabrian chili pepper, a prosciutto skewer, celery stalk, cucumber slice and a pepperoncini. Makes about two servings; multiply as needed.
A final note: toss in a few playful touches like a chocolate peanut butter egg or colorful candies for kids and adults alike. With a thoughtful mix of savory, sweet and spicy, your Easter brunch board will be a beautiful, delicious centerpiece for any spring celebration.