How To Make The Perfect Charcuterie Board
Love wine and cheese? We'll show you how to make the perfect charcuterie board so you can indulge your loved ones (or yourself) with a simple, elegant spread for date nights, holiday parties, and everything in between.
Equipment
- Cheese board or serving platter
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
Burrata Toast
- ¼ loaf sperlonga bread or ciabatta
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- Drizzle vanilla bean balsamic vinegar
Cheeses
- 2 oz manchego cheese
- 2 oz aged cheddar cheese
Meats
- 1 oz prosciutto
- 1 oz hot soppressata
Carbs
- ¼ loaf sperlonga bread, cubed or ciabatta
- 3 oz sea salt crackers
Fruit, Jams, and Nuts
- 2 bunches green grapes
- 2 oz balsamic fig jam
- 1 oz PicaQuicos or other nuts
Extras
- 2 tsp olive oil for dipping
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar for dipping
- 1 tsp spice blend of your choice
Instructions
Burrata Toast
- Slice the sperlonga bread in half lengthwise, then crosswise, into 4 equal-sized pieces.* Place them on a baking sheet and broil on HIGH for 3-4 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Drain the burrata and carefully slice in half. Scoop the cheese out with a spoon and spread it evenly over the toasted bread.
- Drizzle each burrata toast with vanilla bean balsamic and transfer to serving platter.
Charcuterie Board Assembly
- First, prepare your ingredients. Cube the cheeses; wash and dry the grapes; pull apart the prosciutto to break strips into smaller pieces; and transfer PicaQuicos (or nuts), jam, and spices to small bowls. If serving dipping oils with bread, pour olive oil into a shallow dish, then add the balsamic vinegar.
- Next, lay out your charcuterie board. Mix in the cheeses with the meats, grapes, crackers, and bread to create visual interest. Position the bowls of nuts, jam, dipping oils, and spices in places that will be easy for everyone to reach. You can also mix in the Burrata Toast, or serve it separately on its own platter. Place toothpicks in a toothpick holder and include somewhere on or near the board.
- Serve with a glass of wine and good company!
Notes
Burrata toast: Choose a section of the loaf of bread that's mostly flat on both sides so the pieces can lay flat on their backs. This will make it easier to assemble and serve the burrata toast without making a mess!
Customization: The beauty of charcuterie boards is that you can customize your spread to fit your tastes (or your guests' tastes)! This recipe is simply an example of a charcuterie board that we enjoy and can be used as a starting point for your next charcuterie board. For suggestions on what to include in the perfect charcuterie board, read our blog post above!
Nutrition
Calories: 672kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 564mg | Iron: 1mg