Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Print)

A festive platter of cured meats, cheeses, fresh produce, and two easy dips ready to share.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz chorizo slices

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Breads & Crackers

07 - 1 baguette, sliced
08 - 7 oz assorted crackers
09 - 3.5 oz breadsticks

→ Fresh Produce

10 - 1 cup seedless grapes
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz mixed olives
15 - 2.8 oz marcona almonds
16 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
17 - 2.8 oz fig jam
18 - 2.8 oz honey

→ Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

19 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
21 - 1 tbsp chopped chives
22 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
23 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
24 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

25 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
26 - 1 large roasted red pepper
27 - 2 tbsp tahini
28 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
29 - 2 tbsp olive oil
30 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
31 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt with fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Process drained chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Arrange prosciutto, salami, chorizo, brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese on a large serving board with attractive spacing and visual balance.
04 - Add sliced baguette, assorted crackers, and breadsticks in organized groups around the board.
05 - Distribute seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, mixed olives, marcona almonds, and dried apricots in the remaining spaces on the board.
06 - Place fig jam and honey in small serving bowls and position them on the board.
07 - Position bowls of herbed Greek yogurt dip and roasted red pepper hummus on the board.
08 - Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for entertaining with minimal cooking required
  • Features two easy homemade dips that elevate the entire board
  • Offers incredible variety to please every palate
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses without stress
  • Easily customizable based on your guests' preferences and dietary needs
02 -
  • Bring cheeses to room temperature 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor
  • Use small bowls or ramekins to contain wet ingredients and prevent board mess
  • Create height variation by folding meats and stacking crackers for visual interest
  • Fill gaps with fresh herbs like rosemary sprigs for color and aroma
  • Label cheeses with small cards if serving guests unfamiliar with varieties
Back