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How To Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board

How To Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board! I've got step-by-step photos and tips so you can make your own beautiful cheese board!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword charcuterie board, cheese plate, christmas appetizer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 25 servings
Calories 48kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $100

Equipment

  • Board

Ingredients

  • Sprigs of fresh Rosemary and Thyme
  • Brie Cheese Round
  • Smoked Gouda round
  • Pecorino Romano
  • Wedge of Blue Cheese
  • Block of Cream Cheese
  • Slices of good quality pepperoni
  • Slices of Salami
  • Summer Sausage partially sliced
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 bunch firm red grapes
  • 1 cup marinated olives got mine in olive bar from grocery store
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup sweet peppers also found in olive bar from grocery store
  • Dried Apricots
  • Dried Pineapple chunks
  • 1 Pomegranate halved
  • Sweet and Spicy deli style sliced pickles
  • Mini dill pickles
  • quartered cucumbers
  • Herbed almonds
  • Salted Pistachios
  • Deli Style Mustard
  • Honey with Honey Dipper
  • Variety of crackers different shapes, sizes and flavors.

Instructions

  • To start, select your board size. This will give you a better idea of how much to purchase for your charcuterie board. Once you've decided on your board place your cheeses around the board with a couple cheese knives.
  • Garnish edges with fresh rosemary and thyme if desired. Place some little plates and bowls around the board that you'll use as a guide to help arrange your board. I space out my plates and bowls as in photos. Once your cheeses and dishes are set on board, start arranging your meats. Fold some of the meat for variety and fan out others flat on the board. See photos above for ideas.
  • Add some of your fresh berries to the bowls/plates on your board. Add marinated olives, artichoke hearts and sweet peppers next. Start filling in spaces with dried fruit and nuts. If you've still got room, add sliced pickles, dill pickles and cucumbers. Fill in more spaces with nuts. Add mustard and honey then fill in with crackers arranging around the board. My ingredients above are just suggestions, enjoy all of your favorites! Hope you enjoy.

Notes

My 24 x 24" Board in photos above Serves 20+

Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.3mg