How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make the best charcuterie boards for any party or occasion, with any combination of meats, cheese, dips, crackers, and other ingredients you like.
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Cutting board or any large, flat platter
Ingredients
Dips/Spreads: Choose 2-3
- Honey
- Hummus
- Whole-grain mustard
- Herb cream cheese dip
- Veggie dip
- Pepper jelly dip
Brined/Marinated Items: Choose 1-2
- Artichokes
- Peppers
- Pickles
- Olives
- Pickled beets
- Herb marinated mozzarella
Cheeses: Choose 4-5 of varying texture
- Parmesan
- Aged cheddar
- Manchego
- Brie
- Gouda
- Blue Cheese
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Ricotta
- Boursin cheese
Meats: Choose 2-3
- Summer sausage
- Salami
- Prosciutto
- Chorizo
- Mortadella
- Pancetta
Crackers/Bread: Choose 3-4
- Crackers
- Breadsticks
- Baguette slices
- Pretzels
- Pita chips
Dried Fruit/Chocolate: Choose 2-3
- Dried apricots
- Dried figs
- Dried cherries
- Dried cranberries
- Chocolate-covered fruit
- Chocolate-covered caramels
Nuts: Choose 2-3
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
Fresh Produce: Choose 1-2 of each
- Carrots
- Bell peppers
- Cucumbers
- Apple slices
- Fresh berries
- Grapes
Garnishes
- Fresh herbs rosemary, thyme, basil, or parsley
Instructions
- Transfer any dips, spreads, dried fruits/nuts, fresh produce, or brined items into small jars and/or bowls. Place the jars and bowls on the board in random spots apart from each other.
- Slice the cheese into bite-size pieces. Arrange the cheese on the board in separate areas for each type.
- If needed, slice the meats into bite-size pieces. Arrange the meat on the board in separate areas for each type.
- Arrange the crackers and bread on the board in separate areas for each type.
- Fill in empty spaces with the remaining dried fruit/nuts, and any fresh vegetables and fruit.
