Easy DIY Wedding Charcuterie Board
A wedding charcuterie board is just like any spread you would do for special occasions, the only difference is that it’s larger in scale because you will serve all your wedding guests. The quantity of food and the length of preparation depends on the size of your guest list and your serving option (full charcuterie table, platters, or individual servings), but the recipe is essentially the same. For now, let’s make one wedding charcuterie board!
Ingredients
Meat and cold cuts
- prosciutto
- ham
- capicola
- bresaola
- salami
- Italian sausage
- Spanish chorizo
- smoked chicken
- turkey breast
- salmon
Cheeses
- soft cheese brie, burrata, goat cheese, and ricotta
- semi-soft cheese fontina, Havarti, and Roquefort
- firm cheese Cheddar cheese, Gouda, and Manchego
- hard cheese Asiago, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and Pecorino-Romano
Sweets
- chocolates
- cookies
- donuts
- cupcakes
- pastries
- pâtés
- miniature cakes
Nuts
- almonds
- cashews
- walnuts
- pecans
- pistachios
Dips and spreads
- honey
- jams
- jellies
- fruit preserves
- hummus
- mustard
- pesto
- pate
- tapenades
Bread and crackers
- baguettes
- flatbreads
- pita
- mini croissants
- toasts
- breadsticks
- pretzels
- saltines
- multi-grain crackers
- water crackers
- fruit and nut crisps
Fruits and vegetables
- apples
- berries
- cherry tomatoes
- figs
- grapes
- tropical fruits
- broccoli
- bell peppers
- celery
- carrots
- radishes
Instructions
- Gather your equipment. You’ll need a large wooden charcuterie board, bowls or containers (for dips and sauces), and utensils such as knives, spreaders, tongs, and toothpicks.
- Begin arranging the ingredients in this order - meat products, cheeses, larger items like containers with dips and sauces, fruits and vegetables, and bread and crackers. Add fillers like nuts and sweet treats to empty spaces.
- Place utensils where they are needed like tongs for the meats and spreaders for soft cheeses.
- Add your decor like herbs, flowers, or any decorative items.
Notes
For bigger spreads like a charcuterie and grazing table, utilize bowls, baskets, and even shelves for some contrast and height, which can add depth and interest to your display. Don’t forget to add in some decor according to your theme!
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