Crimson Crest Charcuterie Board (Print Version)

An elegant board blending red meats, wine-soaked cheeses, fresh fruits, and savory bites for refined 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)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, bresaola, chorizo, and salami, placing them in distinct sections of a large triangular board, grouping similar textures together.
02 - Cut the Drunken Goat, Red Wine Cheddar, and Merlot BellaVitano into bite-sized portions and fan them out in separate clusters adjacent to the meats.
03 - Scatter 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 cheeses.
04 - Neatly arrange baguette slices and red beet crackers to fill open spaces and provide contrasting textures.
05 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and edible rose petals for visual appeal and aroma.
06 - Present immediately at room temperature to ensure optimal flavor and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Every element looks intentional—the red wine-kissed cheeses feel luxurious without requiring fancy techniques.
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes, yet tastes like you've been planning it for weeks.
  • The combination of salty cured meats, tart pomegranate, and wine-forward cheeses creates conversation around the board, not just at the table.
02 -
  • Wine-soaked cheeses taste exponentially better at room temperature—cold numbs their personality and defeats their entire purpose.
  • Underestimate the power of one small bowl of red onion jam; it becomes the reason people keep coming back to the board.
  • Pomegranate seeds are worth the mess because their tartness is irreplaceable and their visual pop cannot be overstated.
03 -
  • Buy cheese sliced at the counter rather than pre-packaged; it tastes fresher and shows that you've made an effort.
  • Arrange meats and cheeses in the morning, then cover with plastic wrap and add fresh elements just before guests arrive—this keeps textures perfect without requiring last-minute panic.
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