Description
A vibrant and elegant charcuterie board featuring an assortment of cured meats, cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, bread, crackers, and colorful ube macarons for a delightful and visually stunning appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Cured Meats
- 3.5 oz prosciutto
- 3.5 oz salami
- 3.5 oz soppressata
Cheeses
- 3.5 oz brie cheese
- 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 3.5 oz manchego cheese
Fresh Fruits
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
Dried Fruits and Nuts
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
Accompaniments
- 1/4 cup fig jam or honey
- 1 small baguette, sliced
- 1 box assorted crackers
- 12 ube macarons
Instructions
- Arrange Cured Meats: Place the prosciutto, salami, and soppressata on a large serving board in loose ribbons or small piles to create a visually appealing base for your charcuterie board.
- Prepare Cheeses: Slice the brie, sharp cheddar, and manchego cheeses and arrange them in separate sections on the board. Fan out the slices to make them easy to pick up and visually inviting.
- Display Fresh Fruits: Group the seedless grapes, mixed berries, apple slices, and pear slices together on the board, balancing the colors and textures to enhance presentation.
- Add Nuts and Dried Fruits: Place small clusters or bowls of mixed nuts and dried apricots around the board to add texture and flavor variety.
- Fill With Bread and Crackers: Fill any remaining empty spaces on the board with baguette slices and an assortment of crackers to provide base options for the meats and cheeses.
- Set Jam or Honey: Place a small dish of fig jam or honey on the board to add a sweet contrast and complement the savory ingredients.
- Arrange Ube Macarons: Nestle the vibrant purple ube macarons strategically around the board or among the fruit and cheese sections to add a pop of color and a sweet, delicate treat.
- Serve: Present the charcuterie board immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Allow the macarons to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Use a large wooden or slate board for an attractive presentation.
- Make sure to balance colors and textures for visual appeal.
- Allow macarons to reach room temperature before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
- Feel free to substitute fruits or nuts based on seasonal availability.
- Include small serving utensils for cheese and jam for easy self-service.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: charcuterie board, ube macarons, appetizer platter, cheese board, cured meats, fruit platter, party food
