Super Simple Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are the perfect appetizer or snack with an array of dry cured meats, cheeses, dips, fruits, nuts, and crackers. This beginner's guide shows you how to make an easy, customizable board for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 492kcal
Equipment
- round charcuterie board or any shape
- cheese accessories set optional
- cheese knives optional
- party toothpicks or plain toothpicks
- small spoons optional
- small bowls recommended for brined items
- small plates and napkins
Ingredients
Serves 6-8 people. See recipe footnote to customize these items.
- 8 ounces Gruyere Cheese or other hard cheese
- 4 ounces Brie Cheese or other soft-rind cheese
- 1 cup Olives I use Castelvetrano
- ½ cup Calabrian Pepper Spread or other spread
- ½ cup Peach Jam or other variety
- 8 ounces Italian Dry Salami thinly sliced
- 6 ounces Prosciutto Di Parma thinly sliced
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 8 ounces Water Crackers or other variety
- ½ cup Golden Raisins
- 1 cup Smoked Almonds or other nuts
Instructions
- Place GRUYERE CHEESE and BRIE CHEESE on the board. Place OLIVES, SPREAD, and JAM in small bowls on the board.
- Add SALAMI (rose optional) and ribbon-folded PROSCIUTTO to the board, adjusting other items as needed.
- Add BLUEBERRIES and CRACKERS.
- Fill in any empty spaces with GOLDEN RAISINS and ALMONDS.
- Serve charcuterie board at room temperature with serving utensils.Pro tip: Allow cheeses to rest at room temperature about 30 minutes before serving to bring out their full flavor.
Video
Notes
Grab these details to customize your own charcuterie tray.
- my charcuterie board shopping list
- How to make a charcuterie board step by step with photos
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 2mg