Description
This Easy Charcuterie Board is perfect for holidays, wine nights, or dinner parties, creating a beautiful centerpiece with something for everyone. This guide will help you assemble a stunning spread and master cheese-cutting techniques to perfect your presentation.
Ingredients
3-5 Different Cheeses
2-3 Condiments, Pickles, Jams, and Preserves: olives, honey, fig jam, spicy mustard
3-5 Types of Cured Meats
2-3 Bread and Crackers: baguette slices, seeded crackers, breadsticks
2-3 Fruits: fresh grapes, apple slices, figs, strawberries
1-2 Nuts: almonds, walnuts, pistachios
1-2 Something Sweet: chocolate squares, dried figs, honeycomb
Instructions
How to Assemble a Charcuterie Board
1. Arrange the Cheese: Place cheeses in various spots on the board.
2. Add Condiments: Arrange jars or bowls for olives, honey, and pickles.
3. Add Meats: Fold or layer cured meats around the cheeses and jars.
4. Arrange Bread and Crackers: Fan out bread and crackers in open spaces.
5. Place Fruits and Nuts: Scatter fresh fruits and nuts for color and texture.
6. Garnish: Complete with herbs or edible flowers.
Serving Tip - Let the board sit for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 - 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: French