Description
Turn your snack game into a show-stopping spread with this Best Charcuterie Board Idea. This easy recipe is the ultimate blend of elegance and simplicity, combining soft cheeses, savory meats, juicy fruits, and crunchy crackers — all arranged beautifully on a single board.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Brie
- 1 cup Aged cheddar, cubed
- 1/2 cup Gouda, sliced
- 1/2 cup Havarti or Swiss, sliced
- 1/2 cup Salami, sliced
- 1/4 cup Prosciutto, rolled
- 1/4 cup Soppressata, folded
- 1 cup Green grapes
- 1/2 Apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 Pear, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Dried apricots
- 1/2 cup Multigrain crackers
- 1/2 cup Water crackers
- 1/2 cup Seeded flatbread
- 1/2 Baguette, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Cashews
- 1/4 cup Candied pecans
- 2 tbsp Whole grain mustard
- 2 tbsp Fruit preserves or fig jam
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1/4 cup Green olives
- 1/4 cup Marinated artichoke hearts
- Optional: Pomegranate seeds, cornichons, edible flowers
Instructions
- Choose a large flat board or tray that suits your guest count.
- Start by placing cheeses in various corners of the board to anchor the layout.
- Add small bowls for spreads, olives, and honey across the board.
- Arrange meats creatively by folding or rolling them into decorative shapes.
- Add fresh fruits like grapes, apple, and pear slices throughout the board.
- Place crackers and breads near cheeses and dips, fanned for easy grabbing.
- Fill gaps with nuts and dried fruits to add texture and fullness.
- Drizzle honey on brie or place a jar with a dipper; garnish the board to finish.
Notes
- Perfect for entertaining, holidays, or casual grazing nights.
- Fully customizable based on your preferences.
- Endlessly delicious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Charcuterie Board, Snack Ideas, Entertaining