How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Build a balanced charcuterie board with cheese, cured meats, fruit, crackers, olives, nuts, and jam in just 20 minutes.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook:
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soft cheese such as Brie or goat cheese
- 8 ounces firm cheese such as cheddar or Manchego, sliced
- 8 ounces cured meats such as salami and prosciutto
- 1 cup fresh fruit such as grapes, berries, or sliced pear
- 1 cup crackers or sliced baguette for serving
- 1/2 cup olives and pickles drained
- 1/2 cup nuts such as almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup jam or honey for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Set the cheeses on a large board, spacing the soft and firm varieties apart.
- Fold or loosely arrange the cured meats beside the cheeses, varying the shapes for easy picking.
- Fill small bowls with jam or honey, olives, and pickles, then nestle them on the board.
- Add fruit, nuts, crackers, and baguette to fill the open spaces and create contrasting colors and textures.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill briefly; bring the board toward room temperature before serving.