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Perfect Fall Harvest Charcuterie Board

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A beautifully curated fall charcuterie board featuring a balance of savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and seasonal accents for effortless and elegant seasonal entertaining.

Ingredients

  • Sliced prosciutto
  • Smoked salami
  • Spicy chorizo slices
  • Aged sharp cheddar
  • Triple cream brie
  • Goat cheese log
  • Crisp apples, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp recommended)
  • Pears, ripe but firm
  • Seedless grapes (red or green)
  • Dried figs or cranberries
  • Roasted chestnuts (or roasted almonds)
  • Marcona almonds or candied pecans
  • Fig jam or quince paste
  • Local honey
  • Whole grain mustard
  • Olives (Kalamata or Castelvetrano)
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • Rustic baguette, sliced thin
  • Whole grain crackers or seeded crispbreads

Instructions

  1. Remove cheeses from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Slice aged cheddar into wedges or cubes, leave brie whole or slice, crumble or slice goat cheese. Arrange cheeses spaced apart on the board.
  2. Thinly slice apples and pears just before plating to prevent browning; optionally toss in lemon juice. Slice baguette diagonally. Place fruit and bread in clusters around cheeses.
  3. Fold thin slices of prosciutto and salami into loose rolls or ruffles. Scatter near cheeses, overlapping some pieces with fruit for color contrast.
  4. Fill small bowls with fig jam, honey, mustard, and olives; nestle on the board. Scatter roasted chestnuts, almonds, and dried figs in empty spaces. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.
  5. Drizzle honey over nuts and goat cheese for sweetness. Check for balance of colors and textures. Add extra crackers or bread slices if needed.

Notes

Let cheeses come to room temperature 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Slice fruits just before serving to prevent browning. Use odd numbers and groupings for visual appeal. For gluten-free, swap bread for gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks. Vegan versions can use dairy-free cheeses and grilled vegetables or smoked tofu instead of meats. Drizzling honey over nuts and goat cheese adds a delightful sweetness.

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