How To Make The Perfect Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board with bread, dipping oils, cheddar, manchego, soppressata, prosciutto, green grapes, jam, and spices

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How To Make The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Love wine and cheese? We'll show you how to make the perfect charcuterie board so you can indulge your loved ones (or yourself) with a simple, elegant spread for date nights, holiday parties, and everything in between.

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Equipment

Cheese board or serving platter
Toothpicks

Ingredients

Burrata Toast

¼ loaf sperlonga bread or ciabatta
8 ounces burrata cheese
Drizzle vanilla bean balsamic vinegar

Cheeses

2 ounces manchego cheese
2 ounces aged cheddar cheese

Meats

1 ounce prosciutto
1 ounce hot soppressata

Carbs

¼ loaf sperlonga bread, cubed or ciabatta
3 ounces sea salt crackers

Fruit, Jams, and Nuts

2 bunches green grapes
2 ounces balsamic fig jam
1 ounce PicaQuicos or other nuts

Extras

2 teaspoons olive oil for dipping
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar for dipping
1 teaspoon spice blend of your choice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Burrata Toast

Slice the sperlonga bread in half lengthwise, then crosswise, into 4 equal-sized pieces. Place them on a baking sheet and broil on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
Drain the burrata and carefully slice in half. Scoop the cheese out with a spoon and spread it evenly over the toasted bread.
Drizzle each burrata toast with vanilla bean balsamic and transfer to serving platter.

Charcuterie Board Assembly

First, prepare your ingredients. Cube the cheeses; wash and dry the grapes; pull apart the prosciutto to break strips into smaller pieces; and transfer PicaQuicos (or nuts), jam, and spices to small bowls. If serving dipping oils with bread, pour olive oil into a shallow dish, then add the balsamic vinegar.
Next, lay out your charcuterie board. Mix in the cheeses with the meats, grapes, crackers, and bread to create visual interest. Position the bowls of nuts, jam, dipping oils, and spices in places that will be easy for everyone to reach. You can also mix in the Burrata Toast, or serve it separately on its own platter. Place toothpicks in a toothpick holder and include somewhere on or near the board.
Serve with a glass of wine and good company!

Notes

Burrata toast: Choose a section of the loaf of bread that's mostly flat on both sides so the pieces can lay flat on their backs. This will make it easier to assemble and serve the burrata toast without making a mess!

Customization: The beauty of charcuterie boards is that you can customize your spread to fit your tastes (or your guests' tastes)! This recipe is simply an example of a charcuterie board that we enjoy and can be used as a starting point for your next charcuterie board. For suggestions on what to include in the perfect charcuterie board, read our blog post above!

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 672kcal

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: balsamic vinegar, burrata, cheddar cheese, grapes, manchego, olive oil, prosciutto, soppressata

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