The Crimson Crest Charcuterie (Printable Version)

An elegant board of select red meats, red wine cheeses, fresh fruits, and garnishes, perfect for refined gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Red Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz bresaola
03 - 3.5 oz spicy chorizo, thinly sliced
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)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can build this straight from the market with zero kitchen stress.
  • It looks absolutely stunning without requiring any fancy plating skills, just thoughtful arrangement.
  • Every bite delivers something different—creamy, salty, tart, and bold all on one board.
02 -
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable for this board; cold cheese tastes muted and the meats lose their subtle flavors, so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before serving.
  • Arrangement is half the appeal, so take your time—a thoughtfully laid-out board tells people they're worth the effort, and that matters more than perfection.
03 -
  • Keep your hands cool and dry while handling the meats and cheeses so nothing gets sticky or smudged before people eat it.
  • The red onion jam is a secret weapon that makes people stop and ask what they're tasting, so don't skip it or bury it—make it visible and available.
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