{"id":24123,"date":"2021-12-13T15:38:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/?p=24123"},"modified":"2021-12-13T16:38:17","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T23:38:17","slug":"how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s How to Create the Charcuterie Board of Your Foodie Dreams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Forget the chips, the dips, the hummus, and crudit\u00e9s. We know what we\u2019re all really looking for on a holiday appetizer table \u2014 the charcuterie board! But too many beautiful boards fail spectacularly: inferior cheese selections, browned apple slices, wilted celery, and soggy crackers can turn a holiday spread into a haphazard mess. For your next soir\u00e9e, elevate your appetizer table with an epic charcuterie presentation. Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cheese<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s where you get to splurge: If your charcuterie board is built around grocery-store cheddar and Swiss, you\u2019ll lose all the dramatic appeal. Shop gourmet cheese shops or specialty health food stores, and look for organic and\/or grass-fed varieties. The key is to start with a variety of flavors, colors, and textures\u2014creamy, crumbly, crunchy\u2014within all the main ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no magic number of cheeses to include, but at least three and no more than five is a sensible guideline. Some of the main players:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A mild, soft cheese, like a creamy Brie or goat cheese;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A sharp and\/or hard cheese, like Asiago, Pecorino, or Grana Padano;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A smooth, semi-soft cheese like Havarti or Manchego;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A veined option, like Danish Blue or Saga;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sweet cheeses or those studded with herbs, fruit, or spices;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">And for vegan guests, a nut-based cheese alternative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality cheese selections: Castello (Havarti Creamy, Double Cr\u00e8me Blue, Reserve Gouda); Cowgirl Creamery (Mt Tam, Chimney Rock, Wagon Wheel); Mitica (Manchego, Drunken Goat Cheese); Treeline (vegan Herb Garlic Soft French-Style, vegan Chipotle-Serrano Pepper Soft French-Style); and Miyoko\u2019s Creamery (Vegan Roadhouse, Rustic Alpine).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Meat<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24129\" class=\"pom-image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sausage-for-cheese.jpg?width=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"298\" \/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"o-credit\">Photo: Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many artful cheese boards skip the meat; it\u2019s potentially superfluous, detracts from the main event, and may be off-putting to vegetarians. If you go the cheese-and-charcuterie route:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Choose two quality options with varied levels of saltiness or smokiness\u2014like prosciutto, soppressata bresaola, or spicy chorizo; <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Keep the meats separate from cheese and other selections for vegetarian guests; Look for organic meats, or those free from chemical nitrites, nitrates, or antibiotics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality meat selections: Gusto Small-Batch Artisanal Meats (Salami Soppressata; Applegate Natural &amp; Organic Meats (Prosciutto), Citterio (Prosciutto Di Parma); and Niman Ranch (Uncured Summer Sausage).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fruits and Vegetables<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In general, less is more: Remember, this is a cheese board, not a crudit\u00e9 platter. No need to include a dip for vegetables; a condiment (see p. 39) such as spicy mustard, tapenade, or jam can double as a dip or spread. Skip ho-hum vegetables like celery and carrots, and go for more intriguing selections with vibrant colors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thinly sliced rainbow radishes;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Raw asparagus;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mini bell peppers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Sugar snap peas;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Purple cauliflower.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><em><span class=\"s1\">For fruits:<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Avoid apples and pears\u2014they brown almost immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Use more interesting options like blackberries, kiwi fruit, or cherries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Stay away from anything that will end up wilted or mushy before the night is over.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/healthy-dish\/how-to-make-vegan-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Make Vegan Cheese<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bread and Crackers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Focus on various textures and shapes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Multi-grain crackers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thinly sliced baguette;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Breadsticks;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Small pieces of rustic bread;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Grain-free choices like Parmesan crisps or quinoa crackers for gluten-free or Paleo guests;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kale or vegetable chips for colorful, healthier selections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality bread and cracker selections: Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Gluten-free Rosemary &amp; Olive Oil crackers; Hu Kitchen Grain-Free Sea Salt Crackers, Forager Super Greens Leafy Greens Chips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Extras<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Focus on flavor contrast and visual appeal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Olives are a must-have; include a variety of Castelvetrano, Kalamata, dry-cured black olives, and\/or green olives stuffed with garlic or jalapeno. Pitted olives are more convenient for guests; or, set a small ramekin nearby on the table for pits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Pickled vegetables\u2014cornichons, green beans, or peppadews\u2014add color and interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re sure you don\u2019t have guests with allergies, nuts\u2014Marcona almonds, glazed walnuts, or toasted hazelnuts\u2014add extra flavor and crunch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality selections: Divina Castelvetrano Pitted Olives, Organic Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Green Olives, Pitted Kalamata olives; Mitica Marcona Almonds, Caramelized Pecans; and Marky\u2019s Organic Cornichons.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24128\" class=\"pom-image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Fig-Sauce.jpg?width=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"279\" \/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"o-credit\">Photo: Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Condiments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Think of these as artful highlights for your cheese and bread choices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Choose distinctly flavored options, and include both sweet and savory\u2014tapenade, spicy mustard, fig spread, caramelized onion jam, Major Grey\u2019s chutney, and\/or sweet relish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Include small dishes of a rich balsamic or flavored olive oil for dipping bread.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Quality condiment selections:<\/strong> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Divina Calabrian Peppers, Caramelized Onion Jam, and Fig Spread; Kosterina <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Garlic Olive Oil and Fig Balsamic Vinegar; and Organicville Stone Ground organic mustard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Board<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Or platter or slab\u2014whatever you use, a beautiful cheese presentation needs an artful foundation. Here\u2019s where bigger is better. You\u2019ll want something with ample room to arrange a variety of offerings without looking cramped or cluttered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Pick one that fits the tone of your gathering:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A board with a natural shape offers <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">a more casual, rustic feel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A slab of marble adds a sleek, elegant look.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Black slate provides a dramatic contrast (plus you can use chalk to label cheese).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Quality board selection: FabSlabs makes a variety of cutting boards and grazing platters, made of environmentally friendly camphor laurel from Australia; the wood itself has naturally antibacterial properties, and resists the four most common food viruses\u2014E. coli, salmonella, staph, and listeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24130\" class=\"pom-image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24130 size-full\" title=\"charcuterie board\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cheese-board-with-hands.jpg?width=730\" alt=\"the perfect charcuterie board\" width=\"1320\" height=\"816\" \/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\"><span class=\"o-credit\">Photo: Adobe Stock<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Create the World\u2019s Most Beautiful Charcuterie Board <\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before you start assembling, have a plan. Arrange the ingredients on the counter and decide on a general design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Option 1:<\/strong> Pair sweeter cheeses on one side of the plate, along with fruits, glazed nuts, and jams, and savory cheese, meats, olives, and vegetables on the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Option 2:<\/strong> Divide your board into quarters, and make separate mini arrangements of cheese, fruit, vegetables, bread, and add-ons within each quadrant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Option 3:<\/strong> Arrange your board so no two colors are adjacent. If you plan in advance, you can create a color palette\u2014for example, choose green grapes, endive spears, kiwi fruit, sugar snap peas, and green olive tapenade for a vivid presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to Assemble Your Charcuterie Board<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Start with the cheese (serve at room temperature to enhance flavor and aroma), and arrange selections at equal distance from each other. Serve soft cheese in a ramekin with a small knife for spreading. Round cheeses, like mini wheels of Brie, can be served as is. Firm or hard-to-slice cheeses like blue cheese wedges can be left whole, for visual impact and easier serving\u2014be sure to include a separate knife for each cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Slice at least some of the cheese before serving, to make it easier for guests and preserve your presentation. Overlap slices in layers to create movement and a natural separation between various elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Add meat: Remember to separate it from other offerings if your guest list includes vegetarians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now move on to the larger items, like clusters of fruits or vegetables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Fill in the remaining board with crackers, bread, and add-ons. Serve condiments in mini <\/span><span class=\"s1\">ramekins, and include a small knife or serving spoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Tuck herbs, edible flowers, or additional nuts or fruits like figs or dried apricots into any remaining spaces to create a lush, abundant look.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Make It!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2>Cheese-Date Ball with Almonds<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24131\" class=\"pom-image-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24131 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/cheese-ball.jpg?width=730\" alt=\"Cheese &amp; Date Ball Recipe\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1353\" \/><figcaption class=\"pom-caption\">Photo: Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Orange zest and fresh thyme give this party staple a gourmet flair. Serve with assorted crackers, toasted baguette slices, and fruit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/recipes\/cheese-date-ball-with-almonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">Get the recipe here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build the perfect holiday charcuterie platter with a lush, curated combination of cheese, meats, condiments, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":546,"featured_media":24559,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"uuid":"666db683212b18cac5b64b0a04106134"},"categories":[177],"tags":[1573,1574,2099],"byline":[1],"ad_cat":[],"legacy-category":[],"acf":{"post_video":false,"add_square_crop":false,"longform":false,"sponsored":false,"membership_content":false,"exclude_post":false,"review_toggle":false,"pom_layout":false,"iframe_hero":false,"post_incontent_cta_disable":false,"registered_content":false,"table_of_contents":{"header":"","content_sections":false}},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.9 (Yoast SEO v19.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Build the Perfect Charcuterie Board<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Build the perfect holiday charcuterie platter with a lush, curated combination of cheese, meats, condiments, and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Here&#039;s How to Create the Charcuterie Board of Your Foodie Dreams\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Build the perfect holiday charcuterie platter with a lush, curated combination of cheese, meats, condiments, and more.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Better Nutrition\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-12-13T22:38:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-12-13T23:38:17+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/CheesePartyImage.jpg?width=1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1357\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"jnesnadny\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"jnesnadny\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/#\/schema\/person\/304339f118df088245cf7539513348bd\"},\"headline\":\"Here&#8217;s How to Create the Charcuterie Board of Your Foodie Dreams\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-12-13T22:38:05+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-12-13T23:38:17+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/better-nutrition-recipes\/appetizers-snacks\/how-to-build-the-charcuterie-board-of-your-foodie-dreams\/\"},\"wordCount\":1227,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.betternutrition.com\/#organization\"},\"keywords\":[\"Cheese\",\"Cheese Board\",\"charcuterie\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Appetizers &amp; 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