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Spring charcuterie board featuring colorful fruits, cheeses, and meats.

Spring Charcuterie Board

A vibrant and customizable charcuterie board featuring seasonal produce, a variety of cheeses, cured meats, and sweet accompaniments, perfect for entertaining and visually appealing for social sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheeses
  • 8 ounces soft goat cheese, log Use fresh, creamy log labeled chèvre for best results.
  • 8 ounces brie or camembert, wheel Select a young wheel with a runny center for easy spreading.
  • 6 ounces young Gouda or Havarti, sliced Look for thin pre-sliced rounds for quick layout.
Cured Meats
  • 4 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced Opt for thinly sliced for better presentation.
  • 6 ounces salami Fold into roses for visual appeal.
Fruits and Vegetables
  • 1 cup strawberries, halved Select firm, ripe strawberries for the freshest bite.
  • 1 cup red or green grapes Choose firm grapes for best flavor.
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers and radishes Wash and dry thoroughly for crunch.
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas or baby carrots Select fresh snap peas for crunch.
Accoutrements
  • 2 cups assorted crackers and baguette slices Use varying shapes for texture contrast.
  • 0.5 cup mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds)
  • 0.5 cup chocolate eggs, macarons, or cookies Include for a sweet touch.
  • 0.25 cup honey or honeycomb Drizzle for added sweetness.
  • 0.33 cup fig jam or berry preserves Pair beautifully with goat cheese.
Garnish
  • to taste fresh herbs and edible flowers Mint, thyme, and nasturtiums work well for visual appeal.

Method
 

Assembly
  1. Place the cheeses on a large board or platter in three separate zones (goat cheese, brie, gouda).
  2. Add small bowls filled with honey, fig jam, and mixed nuts near the cheeses for easy access.
  3. Fold prosciutto into ribbons and tuck it among the cheeses and bowls.
  4. Arrange strawberries, grapes, cucumbers, radishes, and snap peas around the cheeses and meats, alternating colors for appeal.
  5. Fill remaining gaps with crackers, baguette slices, and nuts.
  6. Add finishing touches like honey and fresh herbs.
  7. Serve immediately or allow the board to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving to unlock flavors. If using crumbly cheese, pair with sticky items like honey to enhance mouthfeel.