3 Cheese Charcuterie Board Recipes To Amp Up Your Appetiser Game

These cheese-filled charcuterie boards are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, giving a delightful mix of flavours and textures.

Nikita Toppo

Updated Mar 28, 2025, 01:14 PM IST

Be it a casual get-together or a fancy party, a charcuterie board always acts as a crowd-pleasing appetiser that is perfect for all kinds of occasions. Made with a selection of cold cuts, fruits, nuts and cheeses on a serving platter, particularly wooden board or stone slab, it has a balance of sweet and savoury, salty and creamy taste.

The word "charcuterie" is derived from the French word for "pork butcher" and the other accompaniments of this appetiser are crackers, olives, pickles, mustards, jams and chutneys. Packed with a variety of soft, creamy, hard and sharp cheeses, it is visually appealing along with being delicious.

Here are three cheese charcuterie board recipes to amp up your next house party:

Classic Charcuterie Tray- Serves 8

Quantity	Ingredients
1 block	Cheddar cheese
1 block	Mozzarella cheese
1 cup	Olives
1/4 tbsp	Dried mixed herbs
1 packet	Salami, pepperoni, prosciutto
1 cup	Mixed fruits-grapes, guava, blood oranges, figs
1 cup	Carrots, cucumber, radishes, purple cauliflower
1 bowl	Tahini dip
As needed	Crackers

Method

Cut the cheese into different shapes like cubes, slices, and crumbles.
Combine black olives, green olives, and feta crumbles. Sprinkle with dried thyme and chives.
Slice the salami and pepperoni into rounds.
Chop the fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Try to cut them into different shapes for the presentation.
Arrange the cheese, meats, and olive bowl on a serving board. Place the crackers near the cheese. Fill the remaining space with chopped fruits and vegetables. Decorate with dried cranberries and praline pecans.

Fresh Veggie and Antipasto Platter-Serves 12

Quantity	Ingredients
1 cup	Baby mozzarella cheese, marinated
1 cup	Olives, marinated
1 cup	Mushrooms or artichoke hearts, marinated
1/2 cup	Honey or fig jam
60 gms	Soft cheese
60 gms	Semi-Soft cheese
60 gms	Hard Italian cheese
1/2 kg	Cured meat
2	Bell peppers, roasted
1/2 cup	Assorted vegetables
1 cup	Mixed fruits-grapes, guava, blood oranges, figs
1 cup	Nuts, blanched

Method

Place the marinated mozzarella in a small bowl near the centre of the board. Scatter other bowls containing olives, marinated mushrooms, and honey/jam around the board for easy access.
Arrange your selection of soft, semi-soft, and hard cheeses.
Thinly slice salami into ¼-inch rounds. Get creative with softer meats by folding or rolling them into attractive shapes
Use any remaining space to artfully arrange roasted peppers, fresh vegetables, fruit slices, and almonds.
Wrap the assembled platter in plastic and store it chilled until ready to serve. Allow the cheese to come to room temperature for the best flavour experience.

Brunch Charcuterie Board - Serves 4

Quantity	Ingredients
5	Bagels
5	Pancake
5	Croissants
4	Eggs, scrambled
2 cups	Tater tots
2 tsbp	Ketchup
1/2	Cream cheese
1 cup	Fresh fruit orange slices, grapes, apples

Method

On a large platter, create a visually appealing arrangement of your condiments. Fill in some of the space on the platter with bagels, croissants and pancakes.
Scatter fruits around the platter, placing some upright in small glasses or bowls for variety.
Add the scrambled eggs and finish the platter by scattering fresh herbs and additional fruit over everything.

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