12 Charcuterie & Cheese Board Ideas You'll Savor
A guide to creating a visually stunning and balanced charcuterie board perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 3 –4 varieties of cheeses e.g., Brie, Goat Cheese, Cheddar
- 2 –3 varieties of cured meats e.g., turkey bacon, beef salami, turkey chorizo
- Assorted crackers and sliced baguette
- Fresh fruits e.g., grapes, berries, sliced apples
- Dried fruits and nuts e.g., apricots, almonds
- Spreads and dips e.g., honey, fig jam, gourmet mustard
- Garnishes e.g., fresh rosemary sprigs, small pickles
Instructions
- 1. Place small bowls for olives, spreads, or dips on your wooden serving board.
- 2. Arrange cheeses around the board, leaving space between them. Cut hard cheeses into slices or cubes.
- 3. Fold or roll cured meats and drape around the cheeses.
- 4. Place piles of crackers and sliced baguette in remaining spaces.
- 5. Tuck fresh fruits into gaps. Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 6. Sprinkle dried fruits and nuts into any remaining crevices.
- 7. Fill your small bowls with honey, jam, and mustard.
- 8. Garnish with fresh herbs and pickles. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toss apple or pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Use a clean wooden serving board as your base.