Summer Charcuterie with Fresh Fruit (Printable Version)

A colorful summer charcuterie board of cured meats, artisan cheeses, ripe fruit and honey—ideal for easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 100 g prosciutto
02 - 100 g salami
03 - 100 g smoked turkey breast

→ Cheeses

04 - 120 g Brie, sliced
05 - 120 g aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 120 g goat cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh Fruit

07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
09 - 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
10 - 1 peach, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup blueberries

→ Accompaniments

12 - 1/4 cup honey
13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
14 - 1/2 cup assorted olives
15 - 1 cup assorted crackers or gluten-free crackers
16 - Fresh herbs (mint, basil) for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange the cured meats in gentle folds across the board, spacing them evenly.
02 - Place the cheeses in separate sections, cutting into wedges or cubes as desired.
03 - Scatter the fresh fruit in small groupings to create color balance and visual appeal.
04 - Fill in gaps with nuts and olives; keep them separated for variety in texture and taste.
05 - Place the honey in a small bowl or ramekin with a dipper or spoon, and set it on the board.
06 - Add crackers in tidy stacks or fun patterns along the edges.
07 - Garnish the board with fresh herbs for a burst of aroma and color.
08 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Sneaking a drizzle of honey on goat cheese tastes far fancier than it is—your friends will ask you how you thought of it.
  • Every bite can be customized, letting picky eaters and adventurous ones both feel delighted.
02 -
  • If you stack crackers too close to the juicy peaches or grapes, they&39;ll soften before anyone gets to them.
  • Letting cheese sit out before serving transforms the taste—and saves you from sawing at cold wedges.
03 -
  • A hot summer kitchen can make soft cheeses almost runny—assemble quickly, just before serving, so everything stays picture-perfect.
  • The simplest trick: add one surprising fruit (like golden kiwi or grilled pineapple) for instant wow factor.
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