Description
This Fall Charcuterie Board is an easy no-cook appetizer made with creamy cheeses, cured meats, crisp fall fruit, crackers, nuts, fig jam, honey, and fresh rosemary. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, game day, or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
8 ounces brie
6 ounces sharp cheddar, sliced or cubed
4 to 6 ounces cranberry goat cheese or Gouda
4 ounces salami, thinly sliced
4 ounces prosciutto
1 apple, thinly sliced
1 pear, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups grapes
1/2 cup dried apricots or fresh figs
8 to 10 ounces assorted crackers and crostini
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup fig jam or apple butter
1/2 cup olives or pickles
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
1. Place fig jam, olives, pickles, or honey in small bowls and arrange them on a large board.
2. Add the brie, cheddar, and cranberry goat cheese or Gouda in separate areas.
3. Fold the salami and gently bunch the prosciutto, then place the meats near the cheeses.
4. Add crackers and crostini in small stacks around the board.
5. Arrange apple slices, pear slices, grapes, and dried apricots or figs around the cheeses and meats.
6. Fill empty spaces with nuts, pumpkin seeds, and rosemary.
7. Drizzle honey over the brie or goat cheese if desired.
8. Serve right away, or cover and refrigerate briefly until ready to serve.
Notes
Add crackers just before serving so they stay crisp.
Slice apples and pears close to serving time to prevent browning.
Do not leave meat and cheese at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Scale the board up or down depending on your guest count.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/8 board
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg