The Ultimate Spring Charcuterie Board
Create the perfect Spring Charcuterie Board, featuring a delightful mix of fresh beautiful fruits, creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and cured meats. Try this ultimate spring charcuterie board idea!
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
Charcuterie
- Thickly sliced pepper-crusted salami
- Prosciutto
- Ham of choice
Cheeses
- Cubed sharp cheddar
- Swiss cheese slices
- Brie cheese
- Herbed goat cheese log
Fruits
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh blackberries
- 1 lb ripe strawberries
- Chunks of fresh pink pineapple
- 1 cup dried apricots
Crudite
- Sugar snap peas
- Rainbow baby carrots
- Blanched asparagus
- Radishes
Accoutrements
- Fig Jam or other flavored jams
- Assorted crackers
- Baguette slices
- Edible Flowers
- Honey with honeycomb
- Dark Chocolate
- Pistachio nuts or other nuts
Instructions
- Start by placing the small bowls of jams, honey, and other items onto the charcuterie board before laying out the meats and cheeses.
- Place down the meat, cheeses, fresh produce, and breads, then fill in the spaces with your accoutrements. Decorate as you please!
- Do not leave the charcuterie board out longer than 2 hours, this is when food reaches the 'danger zone'
Notes
Variations
Crudite Boards - this is a board that is only comprised of raw vegetables and assorted dips or vinaigrette. So grab a hold of your fresh spring veggies --like those asparagus spears, raw broccolini, tasty baby carrots, and sugar snap peas-- cut them up into easily grabbable and snackable pieces. Then make (or shop, I don't judge!) some hummus, a creamy aioli, and some flavorful olive oil and set it on your board. Spring Berry Cheese Board - This is fun for Mother's Day! Cover your board in fresh berries and accompanying cheeses, maybe add a nice and fluffy fruit dip and. I suggest a variety milder cheeses and creamy cheeses to go with your berries along with some baguette slices, maybe some macarons and other cookies, it's a sweet and simple spring charcuterie board! Easter Charcuterie Board - a favorite themed board of mine! You can make the spring charcuterie board we have in this post, and add marshmallow peeps, chocolate eggs and bunnies, maybe some 'garden cups' with candy carrots and chocolate cake-crumble-topped pudding. This is one that is perfect when there are kids involved, they don't want the stinky cheese anyway!Pro Tips
- Incorporate seasonal spreads: Spring is the perfect time to add fresh and light spreads to your charcuterie board. Think whipped herbed goat cheese, lemon hummus, or a seasonal fruit jam.
- Add pickled veggies: Pickled veggies can add a nice tangy flavor and crunch to your board. Try pickled asparagus, radishes, or green beans.
- Go for colorful fruits: Spring is all about bright and vibrant colors, so why not add some colorful fruits to your board? Consider adding golden kiwi, blood oranges, or even in season mangos and pineapple!
- Play with shapes: Instead of just cutting everything into squares or rectangles, mix it up with different shapes. Use a cookie cutter to make fun spring shapes out of cheese, or slice veggies into flowers.
- Offer different dipping sauces: Add some dipping sauces to your board for guests to try. Consider a honey mustard sauce for meats or a spicy aioli for veggies.
- Use edible flowers: Add some beauty and flair to your board with edible flowers like pansies, violets, lilacs, roses, or nasturtiums.
- Consider dietary restrictions: Be mindful of any dietary restrictions your guests may have. Include gluten-free crackers, vegan cheese options, and nut-free snacks.
- Offer unique drink pairings: Instead of just wine, consider offering some unique drink pairings like a strawberry sweet tea or a pitcher of sparkling tuscan lemonade cocktail.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 376mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g