Elevated Charcuterie Appetizer Board
This elegant charcuterie board features a delightful assortment of cured meats, gourmet cheeses, fresh fruits, and savory accompaniments, perfect for entertaining. Impress your guests with beautifully arranged salami roses, cheese stacks, and Caprese skewers, making it an ideal appetizer for any gathering.
Equipment
- Charcuterie board
- Small bowls
- Knife
Ingredients
Meats
- 4 oz Prosciutto
- 4 oz Salami (Genoa, Soppressata, Cacciatore) total
Cheeses
- 4 oz Brie cheese
- 4 oz Gouda cheese
- 3 oz Parmesan cheese total
Accompaniments
- 1 box Assorted crackers
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 1 cup Strawberries
- small jar Fig jam
- small jar Honey
- 0.5 cup Green olives
- 0.25 cup Almonds
- 2-3 Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Mini mozzarella balls
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 10-12 Mini skewers
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove cheeses and cured meats from the refrigerator 30 minutes before assembling the board.
- Fold individual salami slices in half twice, then overlap and roll tightly to form "roses"; arrange them on the board with fanned-out "petals."
- Cut Gouda and Parmesan into bite-sized shapes and stack them; place Brie as a wedge or sliced.
- Gently fold or roll prosciutto slices into delicate ribbons and arrange them artfully.
- Arrange red grapes and strawberries in small clusters across the board.
- Fan out assorted crackers in rows or overlapping patterns around the edges or in empty spaces.
- Pour honey in a wavy "river" and fig jam in another section directly onto the board.
- Create individual Caprese bites by threading a cherry tomato, a mini mozzarella ball, and a fresh basil leaf onto each mini skewer, then place them strategically.
- Use small bowls for green olives and almonds, placing them in different areas for height and texture.
- Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between elements and around the board to garnish and add aroma.
Notes
For best presentation, vary shapes and textures, and leave some space between elements to avoid a cramped look. Experiment with different types of jams or jellies to offer a variety of flavors. Serve at room temperature to enhance the flavors of the cheeses and meats.