Save An elegant and luxurious charcuterie board featuring cured venison, artisan cheeses, fruits, and gourmet accompaniments—perfect for special gatherings and festive occasions.
This platter was an instant hit at our family celebration and made entertaining effortless.
Ingredients
- Cured Meats: 120 g sliced cured venison (e.g., venison bresaola or smoked venison), 80 g wild boar salami, 80 g duck breast prosciutto
- Cheeses: 100 g aged comté sliced, 100 g goat cheese log sliced, 80 g blue cheese crumbled
- Fresh & Dried Fruits: 1 small bunch of red grapes, 1 small pear thinly sliced, 50 g dried figs halved, 30 g dried cranberries
- Nuts & Accompaniments: 40 g toasted walnuts, 40 g marcona almonds, 2 tbsp wildflower honey, 2 tbsp fig jam, Cornichons and pickled onions to taste, Assorted olives
- Bread & Crackers: 1 fresh baguette sliced, 100 g artisanal seed crackers
Instructions
- Arrange Meats:
- Arrange the cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto artfully on a large wooden board or platter.
- Place Cheeses:
- Place cheese selections in separate clusters, spacing them between the meats.
- Add Fruits:
- Fill spaces with bunches of grapes, pear slices, dried figs, and cranberries.
- Scatter Nuts:
- Scatter toasted walnuts and marcona almonds around the board.
- Add Accompaniments:
- Add small bowls of wildflower honey, fig jam, olives, cornichons, and pickled onions.
- Serve Bread & Crackers:
- Serve with sliced baguette and seed crackers on the side or around the platter.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for a festive touch, if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve immediately and enjoy at room temperature.
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Required Tools
Large wooden or slate serving board, Cheese knives, Small bowls for accompaniments, Bread knife
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (cheese), Tree nuts (walnuts, almonds), Gluten (baguette crackers use gluten-free alternatives as needed). May contain Sulfites in cured meats pickles and dried fruits. Always check labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 410, Total Fat 25 g, Carbohydrates 28 g, Protein 20 g per serving
Save This charcuterie platter is perfect for any festive event or casual gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What types of cured meats are recommended?
Sliced cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck breast prosciutto create a rich, gamey flavor profile that's ideal for this platter.
- → Which cheeses pair well with venison?
Aged comté, creamy goat cheese, and crumbly blue cheese complement the cured meats with varying textures and tastes.
- → Can this platter be adapted for gluten-free diets?
Yes, using gluten-free breads or crackers ensures the platter stays gluten-free without compromising flavor.
- → What accompaniments enhance the platter?
Fresh and dried fruits, toasted nuts, wildflower honey, fig jam, olives, cornichons, and pickled onions add layers of sweetness, crunch, and tang.
- → How should the platter be served for best taste?
Serve at room temperature to allow the flavors and textures of all components to shine fully.