Crimson Crest Charcuterie Board (Print Version)

Elegant assortment of red meats, wine-infused cheeses, and vibrant fruits arranged for robust tasting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz bresaola
03 - 3.5 oz thinly sliced spicy chorizo
04 - 2.8 oz smoked beef salami

→ Red Wine-Soaked Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz Drunken Goat cheese, sliced
06 - 5.3 oz Red Wine Cheddar, cubed
07 - 3.5 oz Merlot BellaVitano, sliced

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
09 - 1 medium pomegranate, seeds removed
10 - 1 small jar red onion jam
11 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
12 - 1 small handful dried cranberries
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 1 box red beet crackers

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Edible rose petals (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, bresaola, chorizo, and salami. Place them in distinct sections on a large triangular serving board, grouping similar textures together.
02 - Slice Drunken Goat, Red Wine Cheddar, and Merlot BellaVitano into bite-sized pieces. Fan them out in separate clusters adjacent to the meats.
03 - Distribute red grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries around the meats and cheeses. Position roasted red peppers and a small bowl of red onion jam in corners or near the cheese clusters.
04 - Neatly position baguette slices and red beet crackers to fill empty spaces, offering textural contrast.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible rose petals to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Present immediately at room temperature to ensure optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon thinking about it.
  • Red wine-soaked cheeses melt slightly as they warm to room temperature, releasing flavors that taste like velvet.
  • Every element is designed to complement without overwhelming—even your most skeptical guests will find something they return to.
02 -
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable—take everything out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors aren't muted by cold.
  • Assemble the board no more than an hour before serving or the crackers will start to soften and the cut surfaces of cheese will dry slightly.
  • The most beautiful boards have some empty space—overcrowding it squashes the elegance you're aiming for.
03 -
  • Bring everything to room temperature before serving—cold cheese and chilled meat won't express their true flavors, and you'll have wasted all that care.
  • Use a large board, even if it feels oversized; crowding a board makes it look chaotic instead of intentional.
  • Slice meats and cheeses just before assembling so cut surfaces don't oxidize or dry out.
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