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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