Charcuterie Board for One (Printer View)

Minimalist arrangement of cured meats, cheeses, grapes, nuts, and crackers for an elegant solo treat.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 2 slices prosciutto
02 - 2 slices soppressata or salami

→ Cheese

03 - 1 oz aged cheddar or brie
04 - 1 oz soft goat cheese or blue cheese

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1 small handful seedless grapes or 5–6 fresh berries
06 - 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
07 - 2–3 cornichons or baby gherkins
08 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
09 - 3–4 small crackers or sliced baguette (use gluten-free if desired)

# Method:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate as your base.
02 - Place the cured meats in gentle folds or rolls on one side of the plate.
03 - Place the cheeses adjacent to the meats, keeping them separate for visual appeal.
04 - Fill gaps with grapes or berries, nuts, and cornichons to add variety.
05 - Add a small dollop of whole grain mustard on the plate.
06 - Neatly arrange the crackers or baguette slices in the remaining space.
07 - Balance colors and shapes across the board for a pleasing, harmonious look. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just ten minutes but looks and feels like you've put in real effort and care.
  • You get to taste quality ingredients without any cooking, letting the flavors speak for themselves.
  • It's endlessly customizable, so you can use what you have and make it exactly what you're craving right now.
02 -
  • Quality matters more than quantity here, since there's nowhere for mediocre ingredients to hide. Buy from a good deli counter where they're passionate about what they sell.
  • Temperature changes how flavors taste, so take your cheeses out of the fridge about fifteen minutes before serving if you want them to really sing and show their full character.
03 -
  • Prep everything you can ahead of time, keep the meats and cheeses cold, and only arrange them five minutes before serving so everything tastes perfect.
  • Odd numbers of items create more visual interest than even numbers, so arrange three types of cheese rather than two, or five grapes instead of four.
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