Charcuterie Board Solo Treat (Printable)

Minimalist board of cured meats, cheeses, nuts, and fresh fruits for a satisfying solo appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

→ Accompaniments

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

# Directions:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate to serve as the base.
02 - Fold or roll the cured meats and position them on one side of the plate.
03 - Set the cheeses adjacent to the meats, keeping them separated for aesthetic appeal.
04 - Fill the empty spaces with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Place a small dollop of whole grain mustard on the plate.
06 - Neatly stack the crackers or baguette slices on the remaining area of the plate.
07 - Ensure visual balance by harmonizing colors and shapes, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent and restaurant-quality, but takes barely ten minutes and needs zero cooking skills
  • You get to taste multiple flavors and textures in one bite, discovering new combinations each time you arrange it differently
  • It's the perfect excuse to buy that fancy cheese or prosciutto you've been eyeing, without committing to an entire package
02 -
  • Don't slice your cheese from the refrigerator more than fifteen minutes before serving. It needs those precious moments at room temperature to wake up and taste like itself, not like cold, muted sadness.
  • The secret that changed everything for me: arrange the board right before you eat it, not hours ahead. The meats stay tender, the cheese stays perfectly textured, and the grapes don't weep moisture onto everything. This is worth the ten minutes.
03 -
  • If you're buying prosciutto and it seems expensive, remember you're tasting quality that transforms everything around it. Two gorgeous slices beat ten thin sad ones.
  • Keep a small sharp knife nearby while you eat. You might want to cut the cheese differently, or divide something in half for a different bite combination. The board is alive as you eat it.
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