Charcuterie Board Solo Delight (Printable)

A minimalist selection of premium meats, cheeses, and accompaniments crafted for an elegant solo snack.

# What you need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 slices prosciutto
02 - 2 slices soppressata or salami

→ Cheese

03 - 1 oz aged cheddar or brie
04 - 1 oz soft goat cheese or blue cheese

→ Accompaniments

05 - 1 small handful seedless grapes or 5–6 fresh berries
06 - 1 tablespoon mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
07 - 2–3 cornichons or baby gherkins
08 - 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
09 - 3–4 small crackers or sliced baguette (gluten-free optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate as your base.
02 - Place the prosciutto and soppressata or salami slices in gentle folds or rolls on one side of the plate.
03 - Place the aged cheddar or brie and soft goat cheese or blue cheese next to the meats, keeping them separate for visual appeal.
04 - Fill gaps on the plate with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Add a small dollop of whole grain mustard on the plate.
06 - Neatly stack the crackers or baguette slices in the remaining space.
07 - Balance colors and shapes for a harmonious presentation. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes exactly ten minutes but feels like you've done something special for yourself, which honestly is the secret ingredient to everything
  • Perfect for those moments when you want to feel fancy without the stress, whether you're alone or unexpected guests arrive
  • Every element is yours to control, so if you're tired of a cheese you can swap it without ruining anything
02 -
  • Room temperature is everything, especially for the cheese. Cold cheese is dense and tastes muted. Take it out of the fridge fifteen minutes before serving if you can remember.
  • The ratio of empty space to filled space matters more than you think. Too crowded and it feels chaotic, too sparse and it feels unfinished. Somewhere in the middle is where the magic lives.
03 -
  • Use a small cheese knife for soft cheeses and a regular knife for firm ones, it makes a visible difference in how clean your slices look and how much you enjoy eating them
  • Arrange everything last minute if you can, right before serving. Cheese and cured meats are at their best when they haven't been sitting exposed, and the arrangement will be fresher and more appealing.
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