Description
This Quick Charcuterie Board is perfect for last-minute entertaining! With a balance of savory meats, cheeses, fruits, and crunchy extras, it’s ready to impress in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
▢ 2–3 types of cheese (e.g. brie, sharp cheddar, gouda)
▢ 2–3 types of charcuterie (e.g. salami, prosciutto, turkey slices)
▢ Fresh fruit (grapes, berries, sliced apples or pears)
▢ Crackers and/or sliced baguette
▢ Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
▢ Olives or pickles
▢ Optional: jam, honey, or mustard for dipping
▢ Fresh herbs for garnish (like rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
1. Choose a large wooden board or platter as your base.
2. Arrange cheeses evenly spaced across the board first.
3. Fold or roll the meats and place them around the cheeses.
4. Fill in with fresh fruit in groups for color and texture.
5. Add crackers, bread, and small bowls of nuts, olives, or spreads.
6. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
• Try to include a mix of textures: soft cheese, crisp crackers, juicy fruits.
• Adjust portion size based on how many people you’re serving.
• Make it ahead by prepping the ingredients and assembling just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg