Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable Version)
A customizable morning platter with meats, cheeses, fruits, and pastries for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Cured Meats & Fish
01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices smoked salmon
03 - 8 slices cooked bacon
→ Artisan Cheeses
04 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Breads & Pastries
07 - 1 croissant, quartered
08 - 4 mini bagels, halved
09 - 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted
→ Fresh Fruits
10 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
13 - 1 orange, segmented
→ Spreads & Condiments
14 - 1 small jar strawberry jam
15 - 1/4 cup honey
16 - 1/4 cup butter, softened
→ Garnishes & Extras
17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts)
18 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
19 - 2 boiled eggs, halved
20 - Fresh herbs (chives, parsley) for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Position the prosciutto, smoked salmon, and bacon on a large serving board, folding slices elegantly. Arrange brie, cheddar, and cream cheese in separate clusters with visual spacing between each item.
02 - Distribute the quartered croissant, halved mini bagels, and toasted whole grain bread in distinct groupings around the board's perimeter.
03 - Fill open spaces with berries, sliced kiwi, apple slices, and orange segments to create vibrant color contrast throughout the arrangement.
04 - Place small bowls containing strawberry jam, honey, softened butter, and Greek yogurt directly on the board or alongside it for easy access.
05 - Add the halved boiled eggs and scatter roasted nuts across the board. Sprinkle fresh herbs over key elements for a finishing touch.
06 - Present immediately at room temperature, allowing guests to customize their breakfast combinations from the variety of offerings.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking means you can pull this together half asleep while the coffee brews.
- It makes you look like someone who has their life completely together.
02 -
- Take everything out of the refrigerator thirty minutes before serving because cold cheese has no flavor.
- Leave space between elements or the whole thing looks like a crowded refrigerator door.
03 -
- Vary your textures by including something creamy, something crunchy, and something crisp.
- Match your board size to your guest count because empty space looks intentional but overcrowding looks messy.