Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are the ultimate crowd-pleasers—visually stunning, endlessly customizable, and packed with a variety of textures and flavors. This board strikes a balance between savory, sweet, crunchy, and creamy for the perfect party platter or snack spread.

Ingredients

🧀 1 wheel of brie cheese, sliced into wedges

🧀 Aged cheddar, chopped into chunks

🥩 Sliced salami

🥩 Goat cheese with cranberry coating

🥩 Mini smoked sausages

🥒 Sliced cucumber sticks

🥕 Sliced carrot sticks

🫛 Snap peas

🍅 Yellow grape tomatoes

🍇 Red grapes

🍓 Fresh strawberries, halved

🫒 Green olives

🫐 Fresh blueberries

🥜 Pistachios

🥜 Whole walnuts

🥨 Round multigrain crackers

🥨 Rectangular butter crackers

🍪 Teddy bear-shaped cookies

🥣 Roasted red pepper hummus

🥔 Small baby potatoes (cooked and seasoned)

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Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

• Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly.

• Slice carrots, cucumbers, strawberries, and cheddar cheese.

• Cook baby potatoes if using raw; let them cool completely.

• Slice the brie into wedges and the salami into thin rounds.

2- Build the Base:

• Choose a large, round wooden board or platter.

• Place the brie in the center as the visual anchor.

3- Arrange Meats & Cheeses:

• Fan the salami to one side of the brie.

• Place the cheddar chunks nearby.

• Add goat cheese slices and mini smoked sausages in separate sections.

4- Add Fruits & Veggies:

• Cluster grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, and blueberries around the edges.

• Add cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, and snap peas in separate groups.

5- Fill in with Snacks:

• Place pistachios, walnuts, and olives into small sections or ramekins.

• Add crackers, cookies, and baby potatoes to fill gaps and add crunch.

6- Finish with Dip & Details:

• Add a bowl of hummus, topped with chopped roasted red pepper.

• Adjust items to ensure color and texture are balanced throughout the board.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes (for potatoes only)

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6–8 people

Calories per serving: 350 calories (approx.)

Proteins per serving: 12g

Fats per serving: 22g

Carbohydrates per serving: 28g

Equipment: Large serving board, knife, small bowls, ramekins

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Cooking Tips:

• Use cold ingredients for easy slicing and better shape.

• Substitute based on preference—try figs, prosciutto, or dark chocolate for variety.

• Always balance soft and hard textures, sweet and savory flavors.

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Charcuterie Board