Charcuterie Board One Serving (Print View)

Elegant cured meats and cheese paired with nuts and berries for a quick, satisfying solo dish.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 2 slices prosciutto
02 - 2 slices soppressata or salami

→ Cheese

03 - 1 ounce aged cheddar or brie
04 - 1 ounce soft goat cheese or blue cheese

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1 small handful seedless grapes or 5 to 6 fresh berries
06 - 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
07 - 2 to 3 cornichons or baby gherkins
08 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
09 - 3 to 4 small crackers or sliced baguette (gluten-free optional)

# Directions:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate as your serving base.
02 - Place the prosciutto and soppressata in gentle folds or rolls on one side of the plate.
03 - Set the aged cheddar or brie and soft goat or blue cheese next to the meats, keeping them distinct for visual contrast.
04 - Fill gaps on the plate with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons for texture and color.
05 - Place a teaspoon of whole grain mustard in a small dollop on the plate.
06 - Neatly stack the crackers or baguette slices in the remaining space.
07 - For balance, harmonize colors and shapes across the board. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just ten minutes to create something that feels like a luxury moment all for yourself
  • No cooking required, no stress, just the simple pleasure of arranging things that already taste incredible together
  • It's the perfect excuse to splurge on quality ingredients without guilt or waste
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—pull your cheeses from the refrigerator five minutes before serving so they're creamy and flavorful rather than cold and dense
  • The quality of your ingredients is everything; this isn't a recipe where you can hide behind technique, so splurge on meats and cheeses that taste genuinely good to you
03 -
  • Arrange your board no more than fifteen minutes before eating; cheeses begin to dry at the edges if they sit too long exposed to air
  • Slice your baguette at an angle for a more elegant presentation, and warm it briefly if you like that just-toasted texture that makes everything taste better
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