Fall Charcuterie Board
There's nothing more delicious (or beautiful) to celebrate autumn than a fantastic Fall Charcuterie Board! Unlike most recipes with specific ingredients and amounts, a charcuterie board can be filled with any ingredients you love. We've shared some ideas to choose from or come up with your own (more in the blog post). Scale it up or down in size depending on your needs.
Servings 8 just an estimate
Calories
Ingredients
Cheeses: creamy, semi-soft and hard cheeses
- brie
- camembert
- gouda
- sliced cheddar
- blue cheese
- cranberry goat cheese roll
Charcuterie
- prosciutto
- salami assortment
- Prosciutto Panino
- homemade candied bacon
Seasonal Fruits
- apples
- pears
- red grapes
- figs
- dried apricots
Nuts
- walnuts
- pecans
- smoked almonds
- homemade candied nuts
- roasted pumpkin seeds
Dips and Spreads
- honey
- fig jam
- grainy mustard
- cranberry sauce
- chutney
- apple butter
- pumpkin butter
- caramel apple dip
Crackers and Bread
- assortment of crackers
- baguette slices
- breadsticks
Vegetables
- marinated artichoke hearts
- cornichons
- roasted red peppers
- olives
- dilled green beans
Garnishes (optional)
- fresh herbs rosemary or thyme
- edible flowers usually found with the fresh herbs in the grocery store
Instructions
- Start with a wooden board, slate, or a large platter. The choice of platter will determine the size and shape of your charcuterie board.
- Begin by placing your cheeses on the board. Space them out evenly, and consider different placements like wedges, slices, or whole pieces for visual variety. Group cheese types together.brie, camembert, gouda, sliced cheddar, blue cheese, cranberry goat cheese roll
- Arrange the cured meats around the cheeses. You can fold the slices or roll them up for an appealing look, or leave them as is.prosciutto, salami assortment, Prosciutto Panino, homemade candied bacon
- Scatter your seasonal fruits around the board. Ensure they are evenly distributed to create balance.apples, pears, red grapes, figs, dried apricots
- Fill small bowls or ramekins with your chosen dips and nestle them among the other ingredients.honey, fig jam, grainy mustard, cranberry sauce, chutney, apple butter, pumpkin butter, caramel apple dip
- Add the nuts around the board to fill in the empty spaces.walnuts, pecans, smoked almonds, homemade candied nuts, roasted pumpkin seeds
- Place your pickled or roasted vegetables in the remaining gaps on the board. They add a pop of color and flavor. They will have moisture so using ramekins works well.marinated artichoke hearts, cornichons, roasted red peppers, dilled green beans, olives
- Finish off by adding crackers and bread throughout the board. You can layer them at different angles.assortment of crackers, baguette slices, breadsticks
- Add some fresh herbs or edible flowers for a finishing touch if desired.fresh herbs, edible flowers
- Serve at Room Temperature. Allow the board to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors of the cheese and charcuterie shine.
Notes
How much you'll need for each ingredient
Cheeses:
- Plan for about 3-5 different cheeses.
- For each type of cheese, calculate approximately 2-4 ounces per person.
- So, if you have 4 types of cheese for 10 guests, you'll need about 8-16 ounces (1/2 to 1 pound) of each cheese.
- Aim for 2-4 different types of cured meats.
- Plan for 2-3 ounces of charcuterie per person.
- If you have 3 types of charcuterie for 10 guests, you'll need about 6-9 ounces of each type.
- Estimate about 1-2 pieces or 1/4 to 1/2 cup of fruit per person.
- Plan for 1-2 tablespoons of nuts per person.
- Serve small bowls or ramekins with dips and spreads.
- Calculate about 1-2 tablespoons of each dip or spread per person.
- Estimate 3-5 pieces of crackers or 2-3 slices of bread per person.
- Plan for about 2-3 pieces or 1-2 tablespoons of vegetables per person.
- Use fresh herbs, edible flowers, or microgreens sparingly for the finishing touches. A small handful or a few sprigs should be sufficient.