Ingredients

Crackers and bread are essential!
This box would not be complete without an assortment of tasty cheeses. Include soft, semi-soft and hard cheeses such as:
Mild or Sharp Cheddar
Havarti
Gouda
Swiss
Pepperjack
Parmigiano
Colby Jack cheese
Brie cheese (cut into smaller triangles and wrap in Signature SELECT™ Plastic Wraps)
Provolone
Blue Cheese
Goat Cheese
Parmesan
Pecorino
There are so many curated meats you can include in your board:
Prosciutto
Dried cured salami
Cracked pepper dry salami
Soppressata
Pepperoni
Turkey and Ham (kids love this option!)
Bacon
What else can be included in a mini charcuterie box?
Honey If you have enough room in the box definitely fill up mini honey jars with this delicious
Fruit Grapes
Berries such as raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, and blackberries.
Figs
Dried fruit such as apricots, prunes, and raisins.
Jam
Strawberry
Raspberry
Apricot
Peach
Nuts
Deluxe Mixed Nuts
Whole Cashews
Macadamia Nut
Almonds
Dessert A great charcuterie board offers a mix of sweet and salty.
Shortbread Cookies
Biscuits Chocolate
Add some flair to your board with fresh herbs or floral arrangements:
Rosemary
Lavender
Basil
Edible flowers
Fresh flowers such as sunflowers, roses, and chamomile.

Instructions

Tip: The secret to making them look pretty in a box is to roll the meat up and group together by using a toothpick to hold them secure. Keep refrigerated up until assembly and directly after to ensure freshness.

Tip: Always put fruit next to or on top of the brie cheese and places that need some added color!

How to assemble a Charcuterie box
(6×6) boxes with these supplies. Each box can feed up to two people.

First, I assembled these gift boxes and placed festive tissue paper inside.
Second, place crackers in different spots with the stacked meats nearby.
Place brie cheese in a corner next to fruit.
Scatter cheese throughout and in between crackers.
Place fruit away from crackers so it doesn’t turn them soggy.
Stack the dessert cookies in a corner.
Fill in empty spaces with mixed nuts.
Place the honey pot with the wand in the center for a dramatic effect.
Insert rosemary leaves in corners or spots that need some color.
Finally, close the box and seal with a sticker.
Optional: Tie with ribbon or twine and attach a festive fork.
Optional: Use a label or sticker with a custom greeting.

Conclusion

Remember, there are no set rules in making charcuterie boards. The fun lies in the creation phase. No board looks the same and that is what makes it so enjoyable to make. I promise your friends and family will love receiving this delicious assortment of tasty treats. Also, it’s okay if you save one for yourself – you deserve it after the year we have had.

CHARCUTERIE BOARDS