Description
Learn the steps to creating the perfect holiday charcuterie board that is a crowd pleaser EVERY TIME. It's easy, fun, and totally customizable to you and what you enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2-3 meats (pepperoni, prosciutto, salami, etc.)
- 2-3 hard cheeses (sharp cheddar, parmesan, etc.)
- 2 soft cheeses (Havarti, Brie, goat cheese, etc.)
- 3-4 cups assorted crackers and/or pretzels
- 1 container hummus
- 1-2 small containers jam and/or honey
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 cups assorted berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries are all good options)
- 2 apples, sliced thin (I like to use red and green for color variation)
- 2 cups assorted nuts (almond, pecans, pistachios, etc.)
- sweets of your choice (chocolate peanut butter spread, candies, cookies, etc.)
- 1 cup pickles and/or olives (I used small Gherkin pickles)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients on the serving board, beginning with larger items like cheese, hummus, containers of jam/honey, and meats.
- Assemble the ingredients to your liking, placing all the ingredients as close together as possible. Add silverware as needed and garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of honey on the cheese, etc.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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- Assemble & Serve Immediately: Charcuterie boards are their best when they are assembled and served right away. To make assembly easier, slice the cheese ahead of time and store in a separate container before adding to the board.
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- Sweet & Savory Options: For a well-rounded charcuterie board that appeals to a number of tastes, make sure to have both sweet and savory options on the board. These options also usually pair super well together (think crackers topped with savory salmi, a slice of cheese, and a pat of jam).
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- Don’t Forget Serving Tools: Be sure to have silverware options like a cheese knife and spoons for any extras.
