Mini Charcuterie Boards

5 from 3 votes

Use this as a guide to make mini charcuterie boards for as few or as many people as you’d like. As written, this recipe makes 2 mini charcuterie boards.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Keyword: charcuterie, easy snack recipe, entertaining, game day snacks, party and entertaining, party snacks

Servings:

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $6.00

Equipment

Compostable Bamboo Trays

Ingredients

2 ounces firm or semi-firm cheese, sliced or crumbled (like manchego, havarti, gruyere, or mimolette)
2 ounces soft cheese (like goat cheese or brie)
4 ounces salami or prosciutto
10 small crisp breadsticks (I love Jennifer’s Homemade Original Breadsticks)
20 small crackers (like water crackers, Ritz, or Trader Joe’s Fig and Olive Crisps)
2 small bunches grapes or 8 fresh strawberries
1/2 cup mixed salted nuts
1/2 cup dried fruit (I like apricots and / or dried cranberries)
1/2 cup small chocolates or chocolate-covered almonds (optional)

Instructions

Set out two small boards approximately 6”x9” (or put everything on one board).
Divide the cheese between the boards, placing them at opposite ends. Thinly slice the cheese into wedges if possible, to make it easier to eat.
Tuck the meat around the cheese. If using salami, fold them into halves or quarters to add some height and texture.
Arrange the crackers around the cheese and meat.
Add the grapes or strawberries to the empty space on the board. Pile all of the remaining ingredients around the board so that they fill in any empty spots.
Enjoy!

Notes

You can make charcuterie boards ahead of time, but moisture is the enemy. Keep wet and dry components separate until about an hour before serving them. A good way to assemble the boards ahead is to place the cheese, meat, and fruit on the boards up to a day ahead. Wrap them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate them. 30 minutes before serving, you can add the starches and any other extras.

Nutrition