Summer Charcuterie, Fruit and Honey (Printable View)

Colorful summer board of meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, nuts and honey—ready in 20 minutes for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 100 g prosciutto
02 - 100 g salami
03 - 100 g smoked turkey breast

→ Cheeses

04 - 120 g Brie, sliced
05 - 120 g aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 120 g goat cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Fruit

07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
09 - 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
10 - 1 peach, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries

→ Accompaniments

12 - 1/4 cup honey
13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
14 - 1/2 cup assorted olives
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
16 - Fresh herbs (mint, basil) for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Arrange the cured meats in gentle folds across the board, spacing them evenly.
02 - Place the cheeses in separate sections, cutting into wedges or cubes as desired.
03 - Scatter the fresh fruit in small groupings to create color balance and visual appeal.
04 - Fill in gaps with nuts and olives; keep them separated for variety in texture and taste.
05 - Place the honey in a small bowl or ramekin with a dipper or spoon, and set it on the board.
06 - Add crackers in tidy stacks or fun patterns along the edges.
07 - Garnish the board with fresh herbs for a burst of aroma and color.
08 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • If you secretly love impressing people with minimal effort, this board is your ticket.
  • It’s endlessly customizable and always manages to look gorgeous, even if you think you have no artistic flair.
02 -
  • Underestimating board size is a classic blunder—the more surface area, the better for a dramatic spread.
  • Letting cheese soften outside the fridge before serving turned what used to be bland blocks into luscious highlights.
03 -
  • Arranging the board directly where you’ll serve it avoids the peril of ingredients sliding off mid-carry.
  • Use parchment paper underneath sticky cheeses or honey so clean-up stays effortless.
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