Housewarming Charcuterie Board (Printable)

An inviting platter of meats, cheeses, fresh produce, and two easy homemade dips for sharing and celebration.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz chorizo slices

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 4.2 oz goat cheese, crumbled

→ Breads & Crackers

07 - 1 baguette, sliced
08 - 7 oz assorted crackers
09 - 3.5 oz breadsticks

→ Fresh Produce

10 - 1 cup seedless grapes
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup baby carrots

→ Accompaniments

14 - 2.8 oz mixed olives
15 - 2.8 oz marcona almonds
16 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
17 - 2.8 oz fig jam
18 - 2.8 oz honey

→ Herbed Greek Yogurt Dip

19 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
20 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
21 - 1 tbsp chopped chives
22 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
23 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
24 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

25 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
26 - 1 large roasted red pepper
27 - 2 tbsp tahini
28 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
29 - 2 tbsp olive oil
30 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
31 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, chives, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - Add drained chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding water in small increments if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl.
03 - Place prosciutto, salami, and chorizo slices on a large serving board or platter, creating distinct sections. Arrange brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese in separate areas with adequate spacing for visual appeal.
04 - Group baguette slices, assorted crackers, and breadsticks in clusters around the board, leaving space between each grouping for other components.
05 - Distribute seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, mixed olives, marcona almonds, and dried apricots throughout the board to fill gaps and create visual balance.
06 - Place fig jam and honey in small bowls and position them on the board for easy access.
07 - Set bowls of herbed Greek yogurt dip and roasted red pepper hummus on the board in prominent locations.
08 - Add fresh herbs as garnish if desired. Serve the charcuterie board immediately while ingredients are at optimal temperature and freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can make it in under an hour and still look like you spent all day in the kitchen.
  • Both dips come together without any cooking drama, leaving you stress-free to socialize.
  • It's the kind of board that works for eight people or eighty, with endless ways to swap things based on what you find at the market.
02 -
  • Prep your dips at least an hour ahead because the flavors bloom when they've had time to sit, and it takes pressure off you right before serving.
  • Arrange everything just before people arrive if possible; some things will start to dry out or wilt if they sit too long uncovered, and you want it looking fresh when guests walk in.
03 -
  • Buy meats and cheeses from the deli counter the same day you're serving; they taste fresher and the person behind the counter will often give you helpful suggestions.
  • Odd numbers work better than even when arranging items, so don't stress about symmetry—asymmetrical boards actually look more generous and inviting.
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