Quick Charcuterie Snack Board (Print Version)

Delightful snack board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and assorted crackers for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 1.75 oz Brie cheese
02 - 1.75 oz sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1.75 oz goat cheese

→ Meats

04 - 1.75 oz prosciutto
05 - 1.75 oz salami

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1/2 cup seedless grapes
07 - 1/2 apple, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries)

→ Accompaniments

09 - 12–16 assorted crackers or sliced baguette
10 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
11 - 2 tbsp honey or fig jam
12 - 6–8 olives

→ Garnishes (optional)

13 - Fresh herbs (e.g., thyme, rosemary)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the Brie, sharp cheddar, and goat cheese evenly spaced on a large plate or wooden board.
02 - Fold or roll the prosciutto and salami slices and arrange them adjacent to the cheeses.
03 - Distribute grapes, apple slices, and mixed berries in small clusters around the board to add color and freshness.
04 - Nestle crackers or baguette slices, mixed nuts, and olives into remaining spaces to complete the board.
05 - Place honey or fig jam in a small bowl alongside the board for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Optionally scatter fresh herbs over the arrangement and serve immediately for best freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, but somehow it feels like you've prepared something special.
  • Every bite tastes different, so there's an endless conversation happening on your plate.
  • You can build it in ten minutes with whatever you have, making it the ultimate last-minute savior.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—cheese tastes better when it's not straight from the cold, so pull your board together twenty minutes before serving.
  • The real secret is quality over quantity; three excellent cheeses beat six mediocre ones, and one perfect apple slice beats a pile of bruised fruit.
03 -
  • Buy your cheese the day before and let it sit out an hour before serving—cold cheese tastes like nothing, but room-temperature cheese finally tells you why you paid for quality.
  • If you're making this ahead, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and keep it in the coolest part of your fridge, but always bring it out before guests arrive so the flavors can wake up.
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