Description
This Ultimate Party Charcuterie Board is a stunning centerpiece filled with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments — perfect for entertaining guests in style.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: Brie, cheddar, gouda, blue cheese, goat cheese
- Meats: Prosciutto, salami, soppressata, chorizo
- Crackers & Bread: Baguette slices, crostini, assorted crackers, breadsticks
- Fruits: Grapes, figs, apple slices, dried apricots, berries
- Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, pecans
- Extras: Olives, cornichons, honey, jams, mustards
- Fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, thyme)
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your base.
- Arrange cheeses around the board, spacing them apart for balance.
- Fold or roll cured meats and place them near cheeses for easy pairing.
- Add crackers, bread, and breadsticks around the edges.
- Fill in gaps with fresh fruits, dried fruits, and nuts.
- Add small bowls of olives, jams, honey, and mustard.
- Finish with fresh herbs for garnish and extra color.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Mix textures and flavors — creamy, crunchy, sweet, salty, savory — for the best balance. Customize with seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: charcuterie board, party appetizer, cheese board, entertaining food, grazing platter