Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Printable view)

A vibrant platter featuring cured meats, cheeses, fresh produce, breads, with flavorful homemade dips.

# What You Need:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto
02 - 3.5 ounces salami
03 - 3.5 ounces chorizo slices

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 ounces brie cheese, sliced
05 - 4.2 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

→ Breads and Crackers

07 - 1 baguette, sliced
08 - 7 ounces assorted crackers
09 - 3.5 ounces breadsticks

→ Fresh Produce

10 - 1 cup seedless grapes
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 ounces mixed olives
15 - 2.8 ounces Marcona almonds
16 - 2.8 ounces dried apricots
17 - 2.8 ounces fig jam
18 - 2.8 ounces honey

→ Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

19 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
21 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
23 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
24 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

25 - 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
26 - 1 large roasted red pepper
27 - 2 tablespoons tahini
28 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
29 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
30 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
31 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How To Make:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well incorporated. Transfer to a serving container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Add drained chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth consistency is achieved. If mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Place prosciutto, salami, and chorizo slices on a large serving board, arranging in attractive clusters with adequate spacing. Position brie, cheddar, and goat cheese in separate sections, creating visual balance.
04 - Arrange sliced baguette, assorted crackers, and breadsticks in organized groupings around the board, allowing space for other components.
05 - Distribute grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and baby carrots throughout the board in small clusters. Add mixed olives, Marcona almonds, and dried apricots in their own sections.
06 - Pour fig jam and honey into small serving bowls. Position bowls containing the herbed Greek yogurt dip and roasted red pepper hummus on the board.
07 - Add fresh herb garnish if desired. Serve the charcuterie board immediately at room temperature with beverage pairing of choice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels restaurant-quality but takes just 35 minutes from start to table, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • Two homemade dips elevate the whole experience and taste infinitely better than store-bought versions that taste like sadness.
  • The board adapts to whatever you have on hand or whatever your friends prefer, making it endlessly customizable without losing its charm.
02 -
  • Make both dips at least an hour before, preferably the day before, because they develop more flavor as they sit and you'll have one less thing to stress about when guests arrive.
  • Bring cheeses to room temperature about 30 minutes before serving if your kitchen is cool; cold cheese tastes bland and doesn't showcase its actual complexity.
03 -
  • Prep everything except final assembly the day before, including slicing meats and cheeses and making both dips; this transforms the day-of from stressful to almost meditative.
  • Use a wooden board or slate platter as your canvas—it's not just prettier, it's actually easier to arrange on than ceramic, and it keeps foods at a more stable temperature.
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