Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Cheeses 3–4 types:
- 4 oz brie soft and creamy
- 4 oz aged cheddar sharp flavor
- 4 oz gouda semi-soft, mild
- 4 oz goat cheese tangy, spreadable
- Cured Meats 2–3 types:
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 3 oz salami slices
- 3 oz smoked turkey or ham slices holiday touch
- Fresh Fruit:
- 1 cup red or green grapes
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 1 pear thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cranberries festive garnish
- Dried Fruit & Nuts:
- ¼ cup dried apricots or figs
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans roasted if desired
- Crackers & Bread:
- 1 baguette sliced
- 1 box whole-grain crackers
- Extras optional:
- ¼ cup olives green or kalamata
- 2 tbsp honey or fig jam
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Place the cheeses first, spacing them evenly across the board. Cut some into slices and leave some whole for variety.
- Arrange cured meats by folding or rolling slices, then place them near the cheeses.
- Add clusters of grapes, apple, and pear slices around the board.
- Fill gaps with dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and sliced bread.
- Add small bowls of olives, honey, or jam.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and cranberries for a festive Thanksgiving touch.