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Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is more than just food—it’s an experience. This stunning spread of meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and condiments balances flavors and textures while creating a show-stopping centerpiece. Perfect for parties, date nights, or holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: European
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cured Meats
  • 4-5 oz dry-cured chicken prosciutto, Serrano ham, speck, or capicola
  • 4-5 oz salami soppressata, finocchiona, or Genoa
  • 4 oz dry-cured beef bresaola or mortadella
  • 4 oz meat or poultry spreads pâté, rillettes, or ’nduja
Cheeses
  • 7-8 oz soft cheese Brie, Camembert, burrata, or goat cheese
  • 7-8 oz semi-soft cheese Fontina, Havarti, or Roquefort
  • 7-8 oz firm cheese Cheddar, Manchego, Gruyère, or Gouda
  • 7-8 oz hard cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, Asiago, or Mimolette
Sweet & Savory Pairings
  • 1/2 cup local honey with red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup quince paste
  • 1/2 cup fig jam
  • 1 cup candied or spiced nuts
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1 pint fresh figs or seasonal fruit
  • 1 lb grapes mini clusters
Pickles & Condiments
  • 1/2 cup cornichons or gherkins
  • 1/2 cup assorted pickled vegetables okra, radish, peppers, or beans
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
Breads & Crackers
  • 1 piece baguette half torn, half sliced
  • 2 boxes seed & fruit crisps
  • 2 packs crackers or breadsticks

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Arrange cured meats in sections, folding or rolling slices for variety.
  2. Step 2: Add cheeses around the board. Break hard cheeses into chunks, slice firm cheeses, and leave soft cheeses whole with knives.
  3. Step 3: Place honey, quince paste, and fig jam in small bowls. Nestle fruits around for color and freshness.
  4. Step 4: Add mustard, pickles, and pickled vegetables in mini bowls. Fill gaps with nuts and dried fruit.
  5. Step 5: Add baguette pieces, crostini, crisps, and crackers. Keep extras on the side.
  6. Step 6: Serve at room temperature with cheese knives, forks, and spoons. Best enjoyed within 2 hours.

Notes

✔ Balance salty, sweet, creamy, and crunchy flavors. ✔ Add herbs, edible flowers, or pomegranate seeds for color. ✔ Offer gluten-free crackers or plant-based cheeses for dietary needs. ✔ Prep ingredients in advance but assemble just before serving.