Charcuterie Board Solo (Printable Version)

A minimalist board featuring premium meats, cheeses, and fresh accompaniments served for one.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (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)

# Steps:

01 - Select a small slate coaster or appetizer plate to serve as the foundation.
02 - Place the cured meats in gentle folds or rolls on one side of the plate.
03 - Set the cheese varieties next to the meats, maintaining separation for visual contrast.
04 - Fill spaces with grapes or berries, mixed nuts, and cornichons.
05 - Deposit a small dollop of whole grain mustard on the plate.
06 - Neatly stack crackers or baguette slices in the remaining area.
07 - Ensure color and shape balance across the arrangement for an appealing presentation. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but tastes like you spent an hour thinking about it, which is the best kind of cooking secret.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about choosing each element, arranging them just so, and knowing you've created something elegant with your own hands.
  • It's the perfect excuse to buy those premium ingredients you've been eyeing but felt guilty about using for "just yourself."
02 -
  • Room temperature is everything. If your cheese comes straight from the fridge, it will taste muted and dense. Take it out ten minutes before assembly—this is when the flavors actually wake up and become themselves.
  • The order you eat matters more than you'd think. Start with something mild, build toward the bold flavors, and finish with something to cleanse. This isn't random; it's how your palate stays interested.
03 -
  • If you're making this regularly, keep a small collection of favorite crackers, nuts, and pickled vegetables in your pantry so assembly is always possible with whatever cheese and meat you have on hand.
  • The contrast is what makes each bite interesting—always include something salty, something creamy, something acidic, and something crunchy. These opposites are what your palate actually wants.
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