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Charcuterie Board Ideas

Charcuterie Board Ideas

Delightful Charcuterie Board Ideas featuring a variety of meats, cheeses, and fruits perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • serving platter
  • knives

Ingredients
  

Cheeses

  • 8 oz brie cheese
  • 6 oz manchego cheese cut into thin slices
  • 8 oz triple cream cheese (Bourgogne) (sold at Costco as a 16 oz)
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella balls (marinated)
  • 8 oz Vermont white cheddar diced

Meats

  • 8 oz salami
  • 2 oz prosciutto
  • 2 oz dried coppa or chorizo

Pickled Items

  • ⅓ cup stuffed olives or pitted green olives
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 cup baby dill pickles (or Gerkins)

Fruit

  • 2 cups grapes cut into sections
  • 2 cups strawberries or figs
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 apple or pear

Spreads and Condiments

  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup fruit spread (we love fig and strawberry)

Accompaniments

  • 1 cup pecans, walnuts, or pistachios (or a variety of nuts)
  • 3 oz dark chocolate bar broken into bite-sized pieces

Crackers or Toasts

  • 4 oz water crackers
  • 4 oz artisan crackers
  • 1 baguette sliced into toasts (brushed with olive oil and baked at 400˚F for 6-8 minutes)

Instructions
 

Assembling the Board

  • Arrange cheeses around the serving board. Pre-slice hard cheeses for easier serving and cut wedges out of the brie to encourage guests.
  • Fold meats in a variety of patterns.
  • Arrange pickled items such as pickles and olives in designated spaces.
  • Place condiments next to their paired cheeses in separate jars to keep the board clean.
  • Pre-cut grapes and slice apples, rinse and pat dry berries. Arrange fruit next to their paired cheeses.
  • Place nuts and extras next to soft cheeses. Chocolate pairs well with cheese.
  • Arrange crackers and toasts in remaining spaces or in a shallow bowl for serving.

Notes

For best flavor, choose fruits that are in-season.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Appetizer, Charcuterie Board Ideas, cheeses, fruits, meats, spreads
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