100+ Delicious Selections to Elevate Your Crafted Charcuterie Board for Every Budget

Creatively customizable, charcuterie boards, charcuterie cups, cheese boards, butter boards, fruitcuterie boards, are the trendy way to enjoy light bites. What exactly is a charcuterie board? Traditionally, blending sweet and savory elements, a charcuterie board is a curated assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, breads, and garnishes creatively arranged on a serving platter or board prepared as a snack, appetizer, or even a meal. The word charcuterie comes from the French term for prepared or preserved meats, particularly cured or smoked varieties such as salami, prosciutto, and pâtés. Assembled together, this mix of recipe items creates a charcuterie board full of variety, catering to different tastes and dietary preferences while maintaining balance in flavors and textures. Creating a customized charcuterie board can be as simple or elaborate as desired. Searching for a little inspiration and variety for your next artisanal snacking delights? We've cultivated a list of more than 100 delicious selections to elevate your crafted charcuterie board for every budget.

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100+ Delicious Selections to Elevate Your Charcuterie Board for Every Budget

Inspire yourself with our listing of over 100 items to include on your basic, themed, or festive charcuterie board. Organized by category here's a helping hand as you craft the ideal mix of flavors, textures, and aesthetics-

Try these tasty cheese, fruit, nut paring ideas-

Brie + Strawberry + Pistachio

Cheddar + Apple + Walnut

Gouda + Apricot + Almonds

Comtè Cheese + Cherries + Hazelnuts

Blue Cheese + Figs + Cashews

Goat Cheese + Grapes + Walnuts

Cheeses

Brie

Camembert

Cheddar Cheese

Comtè Cheese

Goat Cheese

Gouda

Blue Cheese

Manchego

Havarti

Feta (Crumbled or Marinated)

Parmesan (Shaved or Wedges)

Gruyère

Provolone

Cream Cheese (Plain and Flavored)

Swiss Cheese

Vegan Cheeses

Cured Meats

Prosciutto

Salami

Soppressata

Capicola

Pepperoni

Chorizo (Mild or Spicy)

Mortadella

Beef or Turkey Jerky

Sausage (Smoked, Chicken or Turkey)

Crackers and Bread

Water Crackers

Multigrain Crackers

Crostini

Baguette slices

Breadsticks

Pita Chips

Flatbread

Pretzels

Rye Bread

Gluten-Free Crackers

Fruits

Grapes

Apple Slices

Pears Slices

Strawberries

Raspberries

Blackberries

Blueberries

Cherries

Seasonal Melons

Dried Apricots

Figs (Fresh or Dried)

Pomegranate Seeds

Nuts

Almonds (Roasted or Raw)

Walnuts

Pistachios

Cashews

Hazelnuts

Pecans (Candied or Plain)

Macadamia Nuts

Brazil Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Spiced or Honey-Roasted Nuts

Vegetables

Baby Carrots

Celery Sticks

Cherry Tomatoes

Bell Pepper Strips

Cucumber Slices

Pickled Beets

Marinated Artichokes

Roasted Red Peppers

Zucchini Chips

Olives (Green, Black, or Stuffed)

Dips and Spreads

Hummus

Olive Tapenade

Fig Jam

Honey

Fruit Preserves

Pesto

Mustard (Honey or Dijon)

Creamy Ranch Dip

Nut Butter (Almond, Peanut, or Cashew)

Whipped Butter

Garlic Herb Spread

Sweet Treats

Chocolates (Dark, Milk, or White)

Chocolate-Covered Pretzels

Macarons

Biscotti

Caramel Squares

Marshmallows

Fudge

Toffee

Brownie Bites

Macaroons

Yogurt-Covered Raisins

Pickled and Fermented Foods

Dill Pickles

Cornichons

Kimchi

Sauerkraut

Pickled Onions

Pickled Jalapeños

Pickled Okra

Pickled Asparagus

Pickled Mushrooms

Pickled Garlic

Garnish

Edible Flowers

Fresh Herbs (Rosemary, Thyme, or Basil)

Hard-Boiled Eggs (Halved or Spiced)

Cheese Straws

Seasonal Decor (Pinecones, Holly Sprigs, Gourds)

What is your favorite charcuterie board addition?

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