Easy Charcuterie Board in 10 Minutes

This 10-minute easy charcuterie board is a great way to serve a large group of people. It makes the perfect appetizer for special occasions, family events, or holiday parties because it is also so gorgeous as a centerpiece. It can be made gluten free or even vegan!

This is going to be your go to charcuterie recipe, here's why...

Very customizable: One thing I love about a simple charcuterie board is that they're so easy to customize to your liking. Guests with dietary restrictions or picky eaters easily pick and choose what they want to snack on.

Make it big or small: For small events, my small charcuterie board is always a big hit. You can even turn a small cheese board into an individual charcuterie box or charcuterie cones for the perfect on-the-go snack.

Perfect for the holidays: There are so many ways to adapt to different occasions. For example, I love making this Thanksgiving charcuterie board, Valentine's day charcuterie board, and Christmas charcuterie board to spice up a party.

What do you need for a basic charcuterie board?

A basic charcuterie board will have a variety of cheeses, dried fruits, deli meat, fresh fruit, fresh herbs, hummus and dips, etc. What you put on your cheese board is up to personal preference. See the list of ingredients for more ideas and suggestions.

Ingredients for easy charcuterie board

The perfect charcuterie board is one that's tailored to your preferences. Use this list below and the recipe card as guidelines and customize as needed.

Various cheeses

I like to have a combination of soft cheese and hard cheese on my charcuterie board. Blue cheese, goat cheese, brie cheese, and fresh mozzarella are great options for softer cheeses.

Meat

Similar to the cheeses, you want a variety of cured meats. I like Italian dry salami (especially when made into a charcuterie rose), cured chorizo, cured wagyu beef, and pepperoni but you can use harder meats if desired. Another kind of meat to add is summer sausage.

Crackers

Adding crackers, pretzels, baguette slices, bread sticks, and/or pita chips is the perfect way to add crunchy texture to your epic charcuterie board.

Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are great for you, but they also add a nice pop of color to a charcuterie board. My favorite fruits are fresh berries, apple slices, dried apricots, and raisins. As for vegetables, carrots, broccoli, and celery are good options.

Jams and spreads

I like putting jams, honey, chocolate, and other dips into small bowls on my charcuterie board. You can spread these on various cheese, crackers, and fruit. I also love making this 20-minute baked brie.

Herbs

Adding herbs for aesthetic helps your charcuterie board look put together. Fresh rosemary, basil, and thyme are my favorite herbs.

Here is how we make it

There's only five steps to making an easy charcuterie board. See the recipe card for full detailed instructions.

Step 1: I like to place the cheeses first because it sets the stage for the whole board. I like quadrants with a different cheese.  

Step 2: Next I like to put bowls of dips that go well with each cheese. Some creamy and cool and some warm.

Step 3: Finishing it off with cured meats, fruit and veggies that go with the cheese it is near, makes it easy to enjoy.

Step 4: This isn't required but I love finishing with all the yummy treats! Charcuterie board cookies and chocolate covered strawberries are perfect here. Fresh herbs make the whole board look so gorgeous.

Pro tip: Add cheese knives and spreading knives around the board so guests can easily help themselves.

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