Charcuterie Board for Two
A simple, elegant charcuterie board for two is one of our favourite ways to turn an ordinary night into something a little more special. This small board has the perfect mix of creamy, sharp, salty, savoury, sweet, and crunchy, with three types of cheese, three cured meats, fresh green grapes, crisp crackers, toasted baguette crostini, and sweet red pepper jelly.It comes together in just a few minutes and is perfect for date night, a cozy night in, or as an easy appetizer when you're entertaining a couple of guests.
Ingredients
- 2 oz aged cheddar cut into small slices or cubes
- 2 oz sharp cheddar cut into small slices or cubes
- 2 oz Brie cut into wedges
- 1 oz ham folded or rolled
- 1 oz prosciutto
- 1 oz Genoa salami folded or rolled
- 1/2 cup green grapes
- 1/2 cup pita crackers
- 1/2 small baguette sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil for crostini
- 2 tbsp red pepper jelly
Instructions
Make the Baguette Crostini
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet.
- Lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Bake for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until lightly golden and crisp.
- Let cool before assembling the board.
Assemble the Charcuterie Board
- Place the Brie, aged cheddar, and sharp cheddar around a small serving board or platter, leaving some space between each cheese.
- Arrange the ham, prosciutto, and Genoa salami around the cheeses. Fold or loosely roll the meats to give the board some height and texture.
- Add the green grapes in a small cluster.
- Arrange the pita crackers and baguette crostini around the board.
- Spoon the red pepper jelly into a small bowl or ramekin and place it in the centre of the board.
- Serve immediately and let everyone mix and match the cheeses, meats, crackers, and red pepper jelly.