The Ultimate Holiday Charcuterie Board: Festive & Easy Appetizer
Create a stunning holiday charcuterie board with a delightful assortment of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers. This appetizer is perfect for entertaining and surprisingly easy to assemble.
Equipment
- Serving board or platter
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5-6 wedges or blocks cheese (such as sharp cheddar, brie, white cheddar, asiago, manchego, and parmesan.)
- 3-4 assorted meats (such as prosciutto, soppresata, and genoa salami)
- 6-7 assorted seasonal fruits and vegetables (such as raspberries, blackberries, bartlett pear, figs, honeycrisp apple, and olives)
- assorted nuts (such as roasted pecans and candied almonds)
- Spicy Cheese Crackers (or a variety of your favorite crackers)
- Cranberry Sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut cheeses into desired shapes.
- Set out meats and allow both meats and cheeses to come to room temperature.
- Arrange larger items like brie and olives on a board or platter, then fill in gaps with meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers.
- Serve the charcuterie board immediately.
Notes
For optimal flavor and texture, allow cheeses and cured meats to come to room temperature before serving.