This assortment of meat, fruit and cheese is perfect for get-togethers large and small! Impress your guests with a Classic Charcuterie Board that is both delicious and beautiful! Plus, it can be easily customized to fit your needs.

Serves: 8-12
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

deli meat such as salami and/or pepperoni
choice of cheese selections (cheddar, gouda, swiss, pepper jack…)
soft cheese spreads such as Boursin or Alouette Garlic and Herb
fresh fruit (apple slices, grapes…)
crackers (we like the Toasteds assortment and pita crackers, but go with your preference)
pretzels
olives
assorted nuts
Baked Brie and crostini

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Begin by choosing 1 or 2 main items to focus on and center them on the board. I chose brie and Alouette spreadable cheese for this board. Place items specific to those dips around them. For instance, around the brie, I placed crostini and apple slices.

baked brie and cheese spread on a board on a counter

apple slices and crostini added around the brie on a board

Step 2: Follow our deli meat roses tutorial. Place 2-4 deli meat roses on the board depending on size. I like to spread them out and fill in with more crackers at the end if needed.

Step 3: Place desired fruit (I like to be symmetrical, so I ended up moving some things around but feel free to be creative) on the board along with cheese slices. Fill in any holes with crackers, pita chips, cheese cubes, small bowls or nuts or olives, or whatever you prefer.

fruit, cheese slices, and pita crackers added to the board

Step 4: Prepare yourself for the accolades you’re about to receive for creating an edible work of art!

Simply Made Tips:

Choose items that vary in color for more contrast.
Follow our simple tutorial to make beautiful deli meat roses.
Use a shaped charcuterie board for a little pizazz.

🫒 Before You Go . . .

A great charcuterie board deserves great company. Discover more easy appetizers for entertaining that pair perfectly with your favorite meats and cheeses.

Classic Charcuterie Board

This classic assortment of snacks is perfect for get-togethers large and small! Impress your guests with an appetizer that is both delicious and beautiful! Plus, it can be easily customized to fit your needs.

Beth

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Ingredients

8 oz Baked Brie with Honey (click here for recipe)
Crostini (click here for recipe)
6 oz spreadable cheese
⅓ lb Genoa salami
⅓ lb deli pepperoni
8 oz assorted cheese slices
½ box Toasteds crackers
½ box pita crackers
fruit (grapes, sliced strawberries, apples, etc.)

Optional:

assorted nuts
olives
pretzels

Instructions

Begin by choosing 1 or 2 main items to focus on and center them on the board. I chose brie and Alouette spreadable cheese for this board. Place items specific to those dips around them. For instance, around the brie, I placed crostini and apple slices.
Follow our tutorial for how to make roses out of deli meat: Charcuterie Roses. Place 2-4 deli meat roses on the board depending on size. I like to spread them out and fill in with more crackers at the end if needed.
Place desired fruit (I like to be symmetrical, but feel free to be creative) on the board along with cheese slices.
Fill in any holes with crackers, pita chips, cheese cubes, or whatever you prefer.
Prepare yourself for the accolades you’re about to receive for creating an edible work of art!

Notes

Nutritional information will vary greatly depending on items and quantities used.
Choose items that vary in color for more contrast.
Follow our simple tutorial to make beautiful deli meat roses.