Crimson Crest Charcuterie Board (Printable)

Elegant board of red meats, wine-soaked cheeses, fruits, and garnishes arranged for robust flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz bresaola
03 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced spicy chorizo
04 - 2.8 oz smoked beef salami

→ Red Wine-Soaked Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz sliced Drunken Goat cheese
06 - 5.3 oz cubed Red Wine Cheddar
07 - 3.5 oz sliced Merlot BellaVitano

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
09 - 1 medium pomegranate, seeds removed
10 - 1 small jar red onion jam
11 - 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers
12 - 1 small handful dried cranberries
13 - 1 sliced baguette
14 - 1 box red beet crackers

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Edible rose petals (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, bresaola, chorizo, and salami, placing them in separate sections of a large triangular board, grouping similar textures together.
02 - Cut the Drunken Goat, Red Wine Cheddar, and Merlot BellaVitano into bite-sized pieces and fan them out in clusters adjacent to the meats.
03 - Scatter red grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries around the meats and cheeses; place roasted red peppers and a bowl of red onion jam in corners near the cheeses.
04 - Neatly place sliced baguette and red beet crackers to fill open spaces and provide texture contrast.
05 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and, if desired, edible rose petals for visual appeal and fragrance.
06 - Present at room temperature to maximize flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-quality without requiring any cooking skills or real technique.
  • Once you arrange it, you can step away and actually enjoy time with guests instead of being tied to the kitchen.
  • The combination of wine-soaked cheeses with cured meats creates this unexpected richness that feels more luxurious than it costs.
02 -
  • Room temperature matters more than you'd think—cold cheeses taste muted and the wine flavors don't shine, so let everything warm up slightly before serving.
  • The triangular shape of a board isn't just for looks; it naturally guides people's eyes and makes them more likely to try things they might have overlooked on a round platter.
  • If you're making this more than an hour ahead, cover it loosely with parchment paper and keep it in a cool spot, but don't refrigerate right before serving or you'll undo all your temperature work.
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses from a good cheese counter where they'll let you taste before committing—you'll discover unexpected favorites and build relationships with people who can recommend substitutions.
  • The red onion jam is your secret weapon; it bridges the gap between the sweet and savory elements and gives people a reason to circle back for more combinations.
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