How to Make Instagram-Worthy Charcuterie Boards
One of the biggest food trends on social media as of late are charcuterie boards, which often incorporates deli meats, cheeses, olives, nuts, dried fruits, and other condiments. Appetizers are the first bites your guests will graze on at the start of a party, and a charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for any great snacking spread. As impressive as a charcuterie board looks, it’s also quite simple and inexpensive to make. Here are the best tips and tricks to make the most delicious spread that your followers (and your stomach) will love!
Meat
Finding the perfect balance of taste, texture and flavor make all the difference when it comes to choosing your meats. For an Instagram-worthy board, use turkey as the central meat to stand out from the crowd. Start by slicing a turkey sausage roll, coil into coins and place in various spots on the board; fold some salami in half and half again, creating a “rose” like appearance, and tuck it into various spots on the board (check out our tutorial, and while you’re watching, be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss Megan’s newest recipe demonstrations); slice jerky and pepperoni into thin strips and angle off the board in a couple of different spots. Try out Sparkle’s lunch meat selections by stopping into our Deli department and placing an order today!
Fruit
If you are looking for a fun, easy recipe to serve small bites to your guests, a fruit charcuterie board is always a hit in comparison to meat as it is a beautiful and simple option that takes very little preparation and is easy to adapt. It can double as an appetizer and dessert and is stunning overall. All it takes is ripe fruit, a serving platter, and your favorite fruit dip! Our recipe for Honey Apricot Goat Cheese will be an excellent healthy option for your board!
Dessert
This twist on your usual charcuterie consists of a bunch of finger-food desserts and candies, all piled onto a big board and artfully arranged. It’s meant to be eaten, of course, but it’s also meant to be a beautiful centerpiece to help unwind and treat yourself. As many desserts are brown, It’s important to add some color to your board. Use different assortments of candy, dried fruit and more, and remember that you can leave candies individually wrapped if they are colorful! Here’s some inspiration to help get you started.
Breakfast Spread
The dreamiest way to wake up from a night of slumber is to be surrounded by all your breakfast comforts! For a breakfast spread with mass appeal, make sure you’ve got plenty of variety on your board. Something a touch sweet, like fluffy waffles, pancakes or even French toast is a great place to start. You’ll want to balance that out with saltier foods like bacon, sausage or sliced ham. Our recipe for Breakfast Egg Cups are the perfect size and portion needed to have included on your board with more of the heavier filling options!
Holiday Themed
Go the extra mile this holiday and try a themed board to show off your creativity and spirit! Just think about a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board as part of the perfect date-night-at-home dessert. After a wonderful dinner, pop in a movie and graze on your beautiful and romantic creation. Try out our yummy recipe for Strawberry Brownie Skewers that cut down on cleanup time while still having the sweet taste of chocolate you crave! Or if you’re feeling ambitious, try challenging yourself to making a pink and/or red themed board, filled with sweets and fruit that are surely going to impress your sweetie.
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