A well-crafted artisan cheese and charcuterie board is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, a beautifully arranged board is sure to impress. Here’s your step-by-step guide to building a stunning cheese and charcuterie board that will have your guests coming back for more.
Step 1: Choose Your Cheeses
Aim for a variety of textures and flavours:
- Soft Cheese: Triple cream, brie, camembert, or goat’s cheese.
- Hard Cheese: Alpine cheeses, aged raw milk cheddar, Gouda, or Manchego.
- Blue Cheese: Gorgonzola Cremosa or stilton for a bold touch.
Step 2: Add Charcuterie
Include a mix of cured meats like terrine, saucisson sec, salami, and pâté.
Step 3: Add Accompaniments
- Fruits: Fresh grapes, sliced apples, or dried apricots.
- Nuts and Olives: Almonds, walnuts, or marinated olives.
- Condiments: Local honeycomb, fig jam, or mustard.
Step 4: Arrange Your Board
- Use wooden boards or slate platters for a rustic look.
- Group similar items together and leave space for easy access.
- Add fresh herbs or edible flowers for a pop of colour.
Ready to create your own masterpiece? Shop Supercheese’s curated selection of cheeses and charcuterie to build the perfect board.