Spring Charcuterie Board
A colorful and flavorful charcuterie board perfect for spring gatherings, featuring assorted cheeses, fresh fruits, and savory meats.
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 8 ounces soft goat cheese, log Bring to room temperature before serving.
- 8 ounces brie or camembert, wheel Choose a ripe but not runny wheel.
- 6 ounces young gouda or Havarti, sliced
Meats
- 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced Buy pre-sliced for best texture.
- 6 ounces salami, folded or shaped into roses
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 cup strawberries, halved Pick firm and fragrant strawberries.
- 1 cup red or green grapes Use seedless grapes for easy eating.
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers and radishes
- 1 cup sugar snap peas or baby carrots
Crackers and Sweets
- 2 cups assorted crackers and baguette slices
- 0.5 cup mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds)
- 0.5 cup chocolate eggs, macarons, or cookies
- 0.25 cup honey or honeycomb
- 0.33 cup fig jam or berry preserves
Garnishes
- Fresh herbs and edible flowers For garnish.
Instructions
Assembly
- Step 1: Place the cheeses as anchors on the board.
- Step 2: Add small bowls for spreads and smaller items.
- Step 3: Fold prosciutto into ribbons and tuck it between cheeses and bowls.
- Step 4: Cluster strawberries, grapes, cucumbers, radishes, and snap peas around the meats and cheeses, alternating colors.
- Step 5: Fill any remaining gaps with crackers, baguette slices, and nuts.
- Step 6: Add finishing spreads and garnishes such as honey and fresh herbs.
- Step 7: Serve right away or chill briefly, bringing cheeses to room temperature before serving.
Notes
Serve with light white wine or sparkling water with lemon for a refreshing pairing. Store leftover cheeses wrapped in wax paper for up to 5–7 days.