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When it comes to Easter candy, my personal philosophy is that you can never have too much! For this springy board, I’ve picked my favorites and added some festive treats to celebrate the holiday. We all have our favorites–chocolate bunnies, Cadbury Eggs, Robin Eggs, Peeps, but I encourage you to go beyond the traditional choices and use color as your guide! 

In other words,  as long as it fits the springtime color palette, the candy you use for this sweet charcuterie isn’t limited to the Easter holiday classics. As always, you can check out the rest of my dessert boards for sweet inspiration.

The best part? Swap out the Easter-specific treats and you’ve got a cheery candy board for any other springtime celebration or sweet occasion, like a baby shower.

For additional Springtime goodies, try my Rainbow Board, Matzo Crostini, Easter S’mores Board, Easter Carrot Cupcakes, and Easter Cheese Board in a Basket.

What’s On This Easter Dessert Board

If you couldn’t tell, Easter candy is my favorite part of the holiday. Make this tasty board so you can share the hoppiness of the season with the whole family as a sweet snack or a fun dessert.

The Candy

• Bunny Peeps
• Chick Peeps
• Sour bunnies
• Jordan almonds
• Jelly beans
• Flower gummies
• Rock candy
• Pastel Sour Belts
• Egg gummies

The Chocolate

• Chocolate bunny
• Malted milk eggs
• Pastel Hershey Kisses
• Pastel M&M’S
• Nonpareil mint chocolate chips
• Chocolate flowers 

The Sweet Snacks

• Yogurt covered pretzels
• Stroop waffles
• Annie’s Bunny Grahams 
• Easter cookies

How To Build This Easter Candy Board

Check out the full rundown on Candy Board tips on my Baby Shower Candy Board and on this Valentine’s Day segment of Home & Family. 

• No matter the occasion, start by picking out items that (1) fit your color palette, i.e. lots of pastels and happy colors (more on that below) and (2) themed items for the holiday (i.e. bunnies, flowers, chicks). 
• Once you know what’s going to be on the board, it’s time to start laying it out. Add the bowl(s) first, or in this case, one bowl and an edible nest (more on that below) to help anchor the board. Plus, the bowls tend to feature big “moments” of the themed board, so you want them to pop! Add the M&M’s to the bowl (this will become what I like to call a PEEP HOT TUB!) and fill your nest with mini easter eggs.
• Next, add the more substantial items, like rock candy in the corner, peeps and cookies along the edges of the board and stroop waffles (which are great fanned out around our nest). Then fill in the holes with groups of the rest of your candies and snacks.
• Finally, add a few peeps to the m&m’s to create the Peep hot tub and top it off with a chocolate bunny as the crowning jewel.
• Pro tip: Use liners! They are optional, of course, but they’ll protect your board from anything sticky. Use parchment paper or add a festive Springtime touch with a decorative fabric. 

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Easter Candy Board Colors 

When it comes to seasonal colors spring has some of the most recognizable, and Easter employs all the pastels in the palette (light blue, purple, pink, yellow, green–you get it). When looking for substitutes for the board, keep that palette in mind so it all feels seasonal, even if it’s not marketed as such.   

Novelty Easter Candy Additions

• Peeps and Sticks
• Hoppin’ Nerds Gummy Clusters 
• SweeTarts Chicks, Ducks, and Bunnies

Enhance Your Easter Dessert Board with DIY Treats

Homemade Baked Goods

Including homemade cupcakes (like my Walnut Carrot Cupcakes), cookies, or mini quick breads (like banana!) adds a personal touch.

Traditional Treats

If there is a sweet that highlights your family traditions and/or heritage, add them for extra personal significance.

Candy Nests

Ramekins are fine, but edible nests take this board up a notch! Use about half of a 1-ounce package edible grass (you can buy it in-store or on Amazon), then arrange the strands evenly in your hand so they lay flat. Curl them into a wreath-like shape, then tape the ends together to create a complete circle. Place the nest on your board, fill with candies, and ta-da! I typically don’t eat the nests, but if you or your kiddos plan to, just be sure to remove the tape first!

Easter Peep Bark

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Easter Dessert Board Substitutions

• Feel free to add your favorite seasonal-colored candies, like peach rings!
• Swap out the chocolate flowers for Ghirardelli Caramel-Filled Chocolate Bunnies.
• If you’re a marshmallow fiend, try my Easter S’mores Board with Stuffed Puffs.
• Don’t have time to make edible nests? Use whatever bowls or ramekins you have on-hand.
• If you do have time, swap out some of the packaged treats for those DIY sweets!

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Allergen-Free Easter Dessert Options

If your Easter guest list includes some folks with dietary restrictions, think about including some of these options:

• Provide ingredient labels or a list of candies on the board so guests with specific food allergies or sensitivities can enjoy safely.
• Opt for candies made in nut-free facilities to accommodate guests with nut allergies and keep them separated.
• Choose dairy-free chocolates for guests who are lactose intolerant or have dairy allergies.
• Select gummies made with pectin, which are suitable for vegetarians and those with gelatin allergies.

Healthy Easter Board Options

• Incorporate fresh fruits, like berries, provides a healthier option while still being sweet and colorful.
• Add a variety of nuts including almonds, pistachios, walnuts, and cashews adds some crunch and heart-healthy fats and protein (just be cognizant of nut allergies!).
• Mini Medjool date bites and dried fruits, like apricots, figs, and dates, are sweet but also provide fiber and essential vitamins.

Show Me Your Easter Candy Boards

I hope this post inspires you to create delicious boards. Nothing makes me hoppier than seeing the beautiful spreads you create from my tips. If you make a board inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttoooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

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