Charcuterie Board One (Print View)

A minimalist board with premium cured meats, cheese, grapes, nuts, and crackers—perfect for a solo treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

→ Accompaniments

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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate to serve.
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 the goat or blue cheese adjacent to the meats, keeping them visually distinct.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Dollop the whole grain mustard neatly on the plate.
06 - Stack the crackers or sliced baguette evenly on the remaining area.
07 - Ensure balance of colors and shapes across the board for an appealing look. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes just 10 minutes but feels like you've done something genuinely sophisticated
  • You get to taste five different flavor experiences in one sitting—salty, creamy, sweet, tangy, and savory all at once
  • There's something deeply satisfying about arranging beautiful food that's entirely your own creation
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—take your cheese out of the fridge about 10 minutes before assembling. It tastes exponentially better when it's not cold and contracted.
  • The order in which you eat the board changes everything. Start with delicate flavors (goat cheese, milder meats) and work toward the bolder ones (blue cheese, assertive crackers) so nothing overwhelms what comes before.
03 -
  • Buy from the deli counter rather than pre-packaged meats and cheese—the flavors are noticeably better, and the person behind the counter can cut things exactly how you want them
  • Invest in one good wooden or slate serving piece that you love. Using the same board each time turns this into a ritual rather than just assembly
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