Sweet Home Charcuterie Board

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This elegant house-shaped charcuterie board brings together a variety of sliced cheeses, fresh fruits, and optional cured meats. The arrangement balances sweet and savory elements, including honey, dark chocolate, and candied pecans, complemented by crunchy baguette slices and crackers. Garnished with fresh rosemary and edible flowers, it provides a cozy and visually appealing centerpiece ideal for casual gatherings or special occasions. Vegetarian adaptations and pairing suggestions with wines make it versatile and inviting.

Updated on Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:04:00 GMT
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A charming, house-shaped charcuterie board filled with sweet and savory delights, perfect for sharing and adding a cozy touch to any gathering.

This board quickly became a favorite at our family gatherings because it feels like a cozy, edible centerpiece that sparks conversation.

Ingredients

  • Cheeses: 100 g Camembert, sliced, 100 g Comté, cubed, 100 g Goat cheese, log, sliced
  • Cured Meats (optional for non-vegetarian): 80 g prosciutto, folded, 80 g saucisson sec, sliced
  • Fresh Fruits: 1 apple, thinly sliced, 1 pear, thinly sliced, 100 g red grapes, halved, 50 g dried apricots
  • Sweet Treats: 60 g honey, 50 g dark chocolate squares, 50 g candied pecans
  • Breads & Crackers: 1 small baguette, sliced, 60 g whole grain crackers
  • Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

Step 1:
Arrange the cheeses in the center of a large, house-shaped wooden board, forming the outline of a house.
Step 2:
Fill in the roof area with folded prosciutto and saucisson sec (or extra cheese for a vegetarian version).
Step 3:
Fan out apple and pear slices along one side of the board cluster grapes and dried apricots on the other side.
Step 4:
Place honey in a small bowl and set it near the cheeses.
Step 5:
Scatter dark chocolate squares and candied pecans across the board.
Step 6:
Arrange baguette slices and crackers along the edges.
Step 7:
Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers for a cozy homey look.
Step 8:
Serve immediately and encourage guests to mix and match flavors.
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This recipe has brought delightful moments sharing and enjoying together with family and friends around the table.

Required Tools

Large house-shaped wooden board or platter Paring knife Small bowls for honey or spreads Cheese knife set

Allergen Information

Contains Milk (cheese) Nuts (candied pecans) Gluten (bread crackers) Soy (possible in chocolate) Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens

Nutritional Information

Calories 340 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 12 g per serving

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This sweet home charcuterie board is perfect for any occasion and always leaves guests wanting more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make this board vegetarian-friendly?

Simply exclude the cured meats and replace them with extra cheeses, nuts, or roasted vegetables for added variety.

What are good accompaniments for this charcuterie board?

Pair the board with chilled white wines like Sauvignon Blanc or light reds such as Pinot Noir to complement the flavors.

Are there gluten-free options available?

Yes, using gluten-free crackers instead of regular ones makes this spread suitable for gluten-free diets.

How should I arrange the different ingredients on the board?

Place cheeses in the center forming a house shape, fill the roof with cured meats or extra cheese, fan fruit slices on one side, and cluster grapes and dried apricots on the other. Add honey near the cheeses and scatter treats and crackers along edges.

Can this board be prepared in advance?

It’s best served fresh, but you can prepare the components ahead and assemble shortly before serving to maintain freshness.

Sweet Home Charcuterie Board

House-shaped board featuring cheeses, fruits, cured meats, and sweet treats for easy entertaining.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Minutes
Total Time
21 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: International

Yield: 6 servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Cheeses

01 3.5 oz Camembert, sliced
02 3.5 oz Comté, cubed
03 3.5 oz Goat cheese log, sliced

Cured Meats (optional)

01 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
02 2.8 oz saucisson sec, sliced

Fresh Fruits

01 1 apple, thinly sliced
02 1 pear, thinly sliced
03 3.5 oz red grapes, halved
04 1.75 oz dried apricots

Sweet Treats

01 2.1 oz honey
02 1.8 oz dark chocolate squares
03 1.8 oz candied pecans

Breads & Crackers

01 1 small baguette, sliced
02 2.1 oz whole grain crackers

Garnishes

01 Fresh rosemary sprigs
02 Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

Step 01

Arrange Cheeses: Place the Camembert, Comté, and goat cheese slices centrally on a large, house-shaped wooden board, creating an outline resembling a house.

Step 02

Add Cured Meats or Cheeses: Fill the roof section with folded prosciutto and sliced saucisson sec; for a vegetarian version, substitute with additional cheese.

Step 03

Position Fresh Fruits: Fan apple and pear slices along one side of the board; cluster red grapes and dried apricots on the opposite side.

Step 04

Prepare Honey: Pour honey into a small bowl and position it near the cheeses for easy access.

Step 05

Scatter Sweet Treats: Distribute dark chocolate squares and candied pecans evenly across the board.

Step 06

Arrange Breads and Crackers: Place baguette slices and whole grain crackers around the board’s edges.

Step 07

Garnish: Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.

Step 08

Serve: Serve immediately, inviting guests to mix and match flavors.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large house-shaped wooden board or platter
  • Paring knife
  • Small bowls for honey or spreads
  • Cheese knife set

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains milk, nuts, gluten, and potential soy in chocolate; verify ingredient labels for allergens.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 340
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
  • Protein: 12 g