Description
Experience a delightful array of textures and flavors with this charcuterie board, featuring creamy cheeses, savory cured meats, and a medley of fresh fruits. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of richness and freshness, making it a perfect centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 200g Brie, 150g aged cheddar, 100g blue cheese
- Meats: 100g prosciutto, 100g salami, 100g chorizo
- Fruits: 1 cup grapes, 1 cup sliced apples, 1 cup dried apricots
- Condiments: 100g honey, 100g fig jam, 50g whole grain mustard
- Crackers: 200g assorted crackers
- Nuts: 100g mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
Instructions
- Begin by selecting a large wooden or marble board as your base.
- Arrange the cheeses in different sections, starting with the Brie, followed by the cheddar and blue cheese.
- Fold the prosciutto and salami into elegant shapes and place them next to the cheeses.
- Scatter the chorizo slices around the meats for added flavor.
- Fill in the gaps with fresh grapes, sliced apples, and dried apricots for a pop of color.
- In small bowls, add honey, fig jam, and whole grain mustard for dipping.
- Finally, surround the board with an assortment of crackers and a handful of mixed nuts.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the visual appeal and delicious flavors!
Notes
- This charcuterie board can be prepared up to 2 hours in advance; cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use goat cheese instead of blue cheese for a milder flavor, or swap out fruits based on seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: no-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the board
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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