Easter Cheese Boards Three Ways from Celebrity Chef George Duran

Easter brunch is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of life, renewal, and the enduring power of good food to bring people together. Through a careful selection of recipes and ingredients, it’s possible to create an experience that is both memorable and meaningful, perfectly capturing the essence of the holiday.

This year, elevate your Easter brunch with a selection of innovative recipes that blend tradition with a touch of creativity. Whether you’re hosting a large family gathering or a small intimate brunch, these recipes are sure to impress your guests and make this Easter memorable. From savory to sweet, we’ve curated dishes that showcase the versatility of dairy products, incorporating them into every aspect of your brunch spread.

Celebrity Chef George Duran’s New Spring cheese boards feature a selection of A Dutch Masterpiece, Parrano, and Royal Hollandia cheeses—the perfect way to add a touch of elegance to your spring gathering! Each board is designed to highlight different flavors and textures for every palate. To please the crowd before the meal there is an Appy Cheese Board, for the Easter Brunch try the Brunch Board and of course always welcome the Dessert Board.

Start your brunch with A Dutch ‘Masterpiece’ Appy Cheese Board

A Dutch Masterpiece is a true Dutch tradition with a collection of four premium mature cheeses, which have won excellence awards around the world due to exclusive recipes and commitment to the art of traditional Dutch cheesemaking. Savor the slightly rich flavor or Vincent, the full-bodied flavor of Frans Hals, the delicate fruity flavor of Vermeer or the sharp taste and delicious texture of Rembrandt. These cheeses are perfect for any cheeseboard. Slice A Dutch Masterpiece Rembrandt cheese into thin triangles and make mini piles throughout your cheese board. Now match the flavor profiles of this aged gouda with ingredients like preserves, jams, grape tomatoes, pickles, olives, charcuterie meats, grapes, apple slices, orange segments and different kinds of nuts. Remember to include crackers and toasted bread on a separate board or artfully piled up.

No Easter brunch is complete without Royal Hollandia Brunch Cheese Board

Royal Hollandia cheeses are made with the highest quality ingredients and are produced in a meticulous fashion, which began over 120 years ago, delivering premium cheese products. Royal Hollandia cheeses offer a wide variety of flavors including Gouda, Edam, and Maasdam, which all owe their name to the Dutch cities they originated from. Royal Hollandia is the perfect accompaniment to a brunch-style cheeseboard. These semi-soft creamy cheeses are easy to cut into small cubes and slices to place throughout your board. For brunch, serve with hard-boiled eggs (cut in half and sprinkled with everything bagel spice), smoked salmon pinwheels and slices (make sure to add a ramekin with whipped cream cheese and capers), cornichon pickles, grape tomatoes, bagels cut in half and lightly toasted, mini croissant varieties and mini muffins. For the glaze, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, gradually adding milk until smooth. Serve the pancakes warm with a drizzle of cream cheese glaze.

For dessert, try a Parrano Pairing Dessert Board

Parrano Originale cheese is a smooth and creamy gouda that is necessary on a dessert board to balance the sweetness. Colors are your best friend here, so once you have sliced and placed the Parrano on your board start building it with a variety of cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels, and wafers. You can also make or buy brownies and cut them into bite sizes. Then adorn the board with mini marshmallows, colorful candies, and even small flowers!

“Whether you are hosting a small spring or Easter Brunch with family or a larger party with friends these three cheeseboards, feature an assortment of delicious cheeses from A Dutch Masterpiece, Royal Hollandia and Parrano that are simple, they’re elegant, delicious and they’re sure to wow your guests,” says Josh Rosen, Senior Brand Manager, at Friesland Campina.

These recipes are a testament to the joy of cooking and sharing food with loved ones. They incorporate a variety of dairy products, emphasizing the importance of high-quality ingredients in achieving the perfect taste and texture. This Easter, make your brunch a memorable one with these delightful recipes that celebrate the season in the most delicious way.