Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Printer View)

A vibrant selection of meats, cheeses, dips, and fresh produce perfect for sharing.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 4.2 oz prosciutto
02 - 4.2 oz salami
03 - 4.2 oz smoked ham
04 - 3.5 oz chorizo slices

→ Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz brie, sliced
06 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
07 - 4.2 oz gouda, sliced
08 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Dips

09 - 3.5 oz hummus
10 - 3.5 oz tzatziki
11 - 3.5 oz roasted red pepper dip

→ Crackers & Breads

12 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
13 - 3.5 oz baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz breadsticks

→ Fruits & Vegetables

15 - 1 cup red grapes
16 - 1 cup green grapes
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
18 - 1 cup cucumber slices
19 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
20 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Nuts & Extras

21 - 0.5 cup mixed nuts
22 - 0.5 cup olives, pitted
23 - 0.25 cup dried apricots
24 - 0.25 cup dried figs
25 - Fresh rosemary and thyme for garnish

# Method:

01 - Arrange cured meats in loose folds or rolls on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Place cheeses around the board, spacing them evenly for easy access and visual balance.
03 - Spoon dips into small bowls and nestle them among the other items on the board.
04 - Fan out crackers, baguette slices, and breadsticks in various sections of the board.
05 - Fill gaps with grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper, and carrots.
06 - Scatter mixed nuts, olives, dried apricots, and figs in small clusters throughout the board.
07 - Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for visual appeal and aroma.
08 - Serve immediately at room temperature, replenishing items as needed throughout the gathering.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required but looks like you spent all day in the kitchen.
  • Works for picky eaters since everyone finds something they actually want to eat.
  • Feels fancy and celebratory without stressing you out an hour before guests arrive.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese tastes better than cold cheese, so pull hard cheeses and cured meats out of the fridge 20 minutes before serving.
  • Wet vegetables like cucumbers will weep and soak crackers if left sitting too long—add them last or bring extra to refresh halfway through.
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses and meats 24 hours before and let them rest in the fridge—they're easier to slice and arrange when they've settled.
  • Use odd numbers and clusters instead of perfect pairs; three figs look better than two, and five olives grouped together catch the eye differently than scattered singles.
Return