Elegant & Easy Charcuterie Board
Craft a beautiful and delicious charcuterie board with a selection of cured meats, artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy accompaniments, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- large cutting board or platter
- small ramekins or bowls
Ingredients
For the Foundation
- 4 ounces Prosciutto
- 4 ounces Genoa Salami
- 4 ounces Brie cheese
- 4 ounces Sharp Cheddar cheese
- 3 ounces Manchego cheese
- 1 box Water crackers
- 1 baguette sliced and lightly toasted
For Freshness & Contrast
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1 green apple sliced
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
For Crunch & Flavor Boosts
- 0.5 cup Roasted almonds
- 0.25 cup Fig jam
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup Cornichons
Garnishes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Assembly
- Choose a large cutting board or platter for your charcuterie.
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables; slice the apple and cheeses, and artfully fold or roll the prosciutto and salami.
- Place small bowls of fig jam, Dijon mustard, and cornichons on the board, then arrange the larger cheese blocks around them.
- Arrange the folded meats and fan out the crackers and toasted baguette slices, filling in gaps around the cheeses.
- Scatter red grapes, blueberries, and cherry tomatoes, and arrange apple slices in neat rows on the board.
- Sprinkle roasted almonds into any remaining empty spaces to create a full appearance.
- Drizzle honey over the Brie (optional) and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
- Review your creation and adjust items for balance, variety, and visual appeal, ensuring everything is easily accessible.
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding a small dish of olives or a handful of dried apricots.