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Description
Create a stunning and visually appealing charcuterie board that’s perfect for any occasion. Learn how to arrange cheeses, meats, fruits, and crackers for a beautiful and delicious presentation.
Ingredients
- Assortment of cheeses (hard, soft, semi-soft)
- Variety of cured meats (salami, prosciutto, chorizo)
- Fresh fruits (grapes, berries, figs)
- Dried fruits (apricots, dates)
- Crackers and breadsticks
- Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
- Olives and cornichons
- Dips and spreads (honey, mustard, jam)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Select a variety of cheeses with different textures and flavors.
- Arrange the cheeses on your board, leaving space between them.
- Add cured meats, folding or fanning them for visual appeal.
- Fill in gaps with fruits, nuts, and olives.
- Place crackers and breadsticks around the edges or in small bowls.
- Add small bowls for dips and spreads.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for a final touch.
Notes
- Use a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Consider a color palette for your ingredients.
- Don’t be afraid to mix and match textures and flavors.
- Think about the flow and balance of the board.
- Add small labels for cheeses if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 board
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A