Spring into freshness with an Easter dessert that’s designed to be as delicious for the eyes as it is for your tastebuds. This seasonal sweets board is a fun, easy way to share all your Farm Boy faves with friends and family. Your neighbourhood Farm Boy store is stocked with tasty, colourful items made by us or sourced from local vendors so you can go candy crazy! Check out our easy how-to guide below with some of our yummiest Easter picks.
Blog Overview
- Craft an Easter sweets board with a mixture of candy, chocolate, baked goods, and more.
- Choose seasonal items that are only available for a short time to make your board feel special.
- Make your sweets board as large as you need it to be, depending on how many guests you have.
- Use platters, plates, or bowls to add height and dimension.
- Find everything you need at your local Farm Boy!
Step 1: Pick Your Faves
For a sweets board that’s designed to wow a crowd, you’ll want to break out the tastiest heavy-hitters. We like a blend of chocolate and candy to please all palates. Select items that are seasonally available to make your board fel extra special. Skip the filler and go for the faves you know will keep people coming back. A few of our suggestions:
Chocolate Bunnies
- A bun-derfully delicious Easter choice.
- Crafted locally with premium chocolate.
- Gluten- and peanut-free.
Chocolate-Covered Nuts & Pretzels
- The perfect mix of sweet and salty for snacking satisfaction.
- Certified kosher and gluten-free.
- Coated in decadent milk or dark chocolate.
Jelly Beans
- Available in Assorted or Sour varieties.
- No artificial colours or flavours.
- Free of high-fructose corn syrup.
Step 2: Bring in Baked Elements
Like crackers need cheese, so too does candy need cookies (or another baked element). We love adding some limited-time-only items found in our Bake Shop to our Easter sweets board. From loaf cakes made from scratch with our own recipes to our beloved cruffies, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Nothing needs to be chilled beforehand, meaning you can leave these items out for guests to pick, choose, and enjoy. Check out some of our recommendations below for a bite of just-baked bliss.
Farm Boy™ Triple Chocolate Easter Loaf Cake
- Baked fresh by us with decadent, high-quality chocolate.
- A favourite only available for a limited time.
- Tip: Try warmed up with a scoop of ice cream.
Homestyle Cruffies
- A uniquely delicious Farm Boy creation.
- Tasty collision of flaky croissant and sweet muffin sprinkled with sugar.
- Filled with a creamy custard or sweet fruit curd.
Holiday Shape Cookies
- Soft, not-too-sweet sprinkle cookies in fun holiday shapes.
- A kid-friendly classic.
- Putting the “fun” in “funfetti”!
Step 3: Play With Colour
Make your sweets board eye-catching with fun, vibrant colours. Bold and chaotic, there are no rules when it comes to creating your culinary masterpiece. Amp up the seasonality with some fresh springtime blooms. Our Floral Department sources the highest quality flowers available, with many locally grown. Our flowers off er a longer vase life to keep your blooms looking beautiful.
French Macarons
- A classic, crunchy-chewy French sandwich cookie.
- Made locally in small batches using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
- Availability varies by store.
Fresh Berries
- The freshest berries sourced from our Produce Department.
- Juicy, longer-lasting, and full of flavour.
- Tip: Dip them in chocolate for added decadence.
Spring Flowers
- Fresh-cut spring flowers from local growers.
- Make your own bouquet or pick one up ready-made.
- Scatter a few blooms for a bright, seasonal aesthetic.
