Charcuterie Board

A vibrant, crowd-pleasing board packed with cheeses, meats, fruits, dips, crackers, and fresh herbs. Perfect for parties, brunches, or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

🧀 Sliced smoked cheese

🧀 Cubed cheddar cheese

🧀 Sliced provolone cheese

🧀 Sliced pepper jack cheese

🧀 Star-cut manchego or similar firm cheese

🧀 Mozzarella balls

🥩 Sliced pepperoni

🥩 Sliced salami

🥩 Prosciutto

🥩 Turkey or chicken deli meat

🥖 Round multigrain crackers

🥖 Rectangular whole wheat crackers

🥖 Thin water crackers

🥖 Pita chips or flatbread crackers

🍇 Red grapes

🍇 Black grapes

🍓 Fresh strawberries

🍇 Blueberries

🥒 Sliced cucumbers

🍅 Cherry or grape tomatoes

🌶️ Mini sweet peppers

🥜 Cashews

🥜 Almonds

🥣 Hummus topped with red pepper spread

🌿 Fresh mint leaves

Equipment

• Large serving board or platter

• Small bowls for dips and wet ingredients

• Cheese knife

• Tongs or toothpicks (optional for serving)

Prep Time

15–20 minutes

Calories & Macros (approx. per serving – varies by arrangement)

• Calories: 300–400

• Protein: 12g

• Fat: 25g

• Carbs: 15g

Instructions

1. Place a bowl of hummus near the bottom edge of your board and fan out pita chips around it.

2. Place mozzarella balls in a small bowl near the center-top area.

3. Start placing meats (salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, turkey) in layered ribbons or circular stacks around the bowl and along central lines.

4. Add cubed and sliced cheeses in separate sections, contrasting colors for visual appeal.

5. Arrange the sliced cucumbers, followed by the tomatoes, and then the mini sweet peppers.

6. Add clusters of red and black grapes throughout the board, as well as strawberries and blueberries.

7. Tuck in crackers in several spots to balance the layout—mix round, rectangular, and thin types.

8. Fill in small gaps with almonds, cashews, and extra fruit.

9. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for color and aroma.

Cooking and Serving Tips

• You can swap in different cheeses like brie, gouda, or blue cheese for variety.

• For a sweet contrast, consider adding dried fruits like apricots or figs.

• To keep things cool and fresh, chill fruits and meats before assembling.

• Add a honey drizzle or a side of jam for an elegant sweet touch.

• Best served within 1–2 hours of assembling. Store leftovers separately in airtight containers.

Eman in the Kitchen

Charcuterie Board