Charcuterie boards are a go-to hosting favorite year round but they really hit the spot during the fall months. Below are three steps to create your own iconic fall charcuterie board or harvest platter for your next event.
Step 1: Start with the basics
The basic make up of a fall charcuterie board is no different than any other time of the year. Starting with a mix of cheeses and meats coupled with some breads and crackers, you should have all you need. For a well-balanced board, choose a mix of hard and soft cheeses.
- Hard cheeses
- Asiago
- Manchego
- Parmesan
- Pecorino Romano
- Soft cheeses
- Brie
- Burrata
- Goat
- Meats
- Prosciutto
- Pancetta
- Salami
- Turkey bacon
- Breads and Crackers
- Sliced baguette
- Rice crackers
- Multigrain crackers
- Italian breadsticks
Step 2: Add variety and color
Secondly, put a fall spin on your typical charcuterie board by leaning into the deeper color tones of fruits and vegetables. While in the spring and summer you may gravitate towards the lighter hues of melons, opt for rich plums, grapes and berries to bring out the rich color palette of fall. Plan a trip to a local apple orchard before your event to get fresh, in-season produce.
Besides fruit, another way to add variety – and color – is by adding vegetables. Cherry tomatoes, as well as carrots, are both colorful and easy to serve. Peppers are another option that come in a variety of colors and pair well with dips as a substitute for crackers.
Step 3: Finish your fall charcuterie board with flair
Some easy ways to add some flair to your fall charcuterie board is by including iconic fall items such as pumpkins or leaves. In the event that you are building a harvest platter on the table, build it around a pile of pumpkins or a seasonal flower arrangement. Seasonal decor and platters or bowls are also easy ways to set the tone for fall. Put your dips and fruit spreads in bowls and jars to add dimension, texture and seasonal differentiation.
That’s it! Let me know your favorite tips and tricks when building your fall charcuterie boards.
Marin Olivia
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My name is Marin and I am a twenty-something living in Milwaukee. My day job is as an advertising Account Supervisor managing my portfolio of clients’ plans and business goals. In my free time I am growing and pursuing my passion for content creation, training and loving my pup, Jarvis, and planning my next adventure.
