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    5 Small Charcuterie Board Ideas

    Published: Feb 8, 2023 · Modified: May 20, 2024 by Mariana · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    A small charcuterie board can still be set up in a beautiful way! These 5 delicious ideas are sure to inspire you for your next date night in or for the next time you have a small gathering.

    A truly elevated way to bring out some snacks for a movie night or a beautiful way to make a small gathering feel special, these small charcuterie boards are perfect! Taking the time to set things up is a sure way to make whoever is around feel loved.

    Setting up a gigantic board, such as this Italian-inspired charcuterie board, is fun but I can assure you that you can still create a beautiful spread on a small charcuterie board!

    5 set up ideas for small charcuterie boards

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    • What do you put on a mini charcuterie board?
    • How do you arrange a small charcuterie board?
    • Ingredients
    • How to set up a small charcuterie board
    • Tips
    • 5 Small Charcuterie Board Ideas

    What do you put on a mini charcuterie board?

    All of these small charcuterie board ideas use a combination of the ingredients listed below! Pair them accordingly for a lovely spread.

    PepperoniProscuittoUncured Genoa SalameUncured Soppressata
    Marinated Mozzarella PearlsBrieParmigiano-ReggianoGorgonzola
    OlivesTomatoesGrapes (green and/or purple)Pitted Dates
    BlackberriesHoneyAlmondsWalnuts
    Artisan crackersFlavored crackersOven-Roasted Garlic Baguette SlicesOven-Roasted Plain Baguette Slices
    How many people does a small charcuterie board feed?

    You could make this a small charcuterie board for 2 if you would like! Buy a small wooden board to arrange it on and it will display beautifully for a date night in. Add more to a slightly larger board and suddenly it's a small charcuterie board for 4!

    How do you arrange a small charcuterie board?

    1. Start with the cheese - Cut your cheese(s) accordingly and place them where you would like on your board.
    2. Ramekins - Anything being served out of a ramekin goes on the board next. Examples include honey, olives, marinated mozzarella pearls, etc.
    3. Bread and/or crackers - Lay out your pieces of bread and/or crackers on your board around the cheese(s) and ramekin(s.)
    4. Meat - Fold and/or lay out your meat(s) however you would like. Place them around the cheese, crackers/breads, and ramekin(s.)
    5. Fruits and vegetables - Fruits and vegetables go on the board next around everything else.
    6. Nuts - Find spots here and there for the nuts and sprinkle them into little openings to fill any voids.
    7. Items for serving - Add any toothpicks and utensils needed with whatever they go with!

    Ingredients

    Variation 1

    • Parmigiano-Reggiano & marinated mozzarella pearls
    • Olives
    • Oven-toasted garlic baguette slices
    • Prosciutto & pepperoni
    • Tomatoes
    • Grapes
    a board with everything that pairs with mozzarella and Parmigiano reggiano

    Variation 2

    • Gorgonzola
    • Honey
    • Plain oven-toasted baguette slices
    • Uncured Soppressata & prosciutto
    • Blackberries
    • Pitted dates
    • Walnuts
    gorgonzola on a board with honey and other sweet options

    Variation 3

    • Parmigiano-Reggiano
    • Olives
    • Flavored crackers
    • Uncured Genoa Salame & Uncured Soppressata
    • Grapes
    • Walnuts
    Parmigiano-reggiano accompanied by delicious pairings

    Variation 4

    • Goat cheese brie
    • Honey
    • Artisan crackers & plain oven-toasted baguette slices
    • Prosciutto & uncured genoa salame & uncured soppressata
    • Grapes
    • Blackberries
    • Almonds
    goat cheese brie and honey on a sweet mini board

    Variation 5

    • Marinated mozzarella pearls
    • Olives
    • Oven-toasted garlic baguette slices
    • Prosciutto
    • Grapes
    • Tomatoes
    • Almonds
    a board where mozzarella pearls are the highlight

    How to set up a small charcuterie board

    1. Start by cutting your cheese(s) as needed and place it/them around the board.
    2. Anything that is served out of a ramekin goes on the board next such as honey, olives, marinated mozzarella pearls, etc.
    3. Lay out your pieces of bread and crackers in different places.
    4. Fold your meat(s) however you would like and place them around the cheese, crackers, and ramekins.
    5. Fill in open spaces with any fruits and vegetables you'd like.
    6. Find spots here and there for nuts and sprinkle them into little openings to fill voids.
    7. Add any toothpicks and utensils needed!

    Tips

    • The easiest way to set up a small charcuterie board is to place your cheese(s) and larger items first and then fill in around them!
    • Place utensils for each item on the board with what it is to be used for.
    5 different set ups for mini charcuterie boards

    5 Small Charcuterie Board Ideas

    Mariana
    A small charcuterie board can still be set up in a beautiful way! These 5 delicious ideas are sure to inspire you for your next date night in or for the next time you have a small gathering.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Inactive Time 5 minutes mins
    Additional Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Type Cottagecore Projects & DIYs
    Yield 5 small charcuterie boards

    Equipment

    • Large wooden or marble board

    Ingredients
      

    Variation 1:

    • Parmigiano-Reggiano & marinated mozzarella pearls
    • Olives
    • Oven-toasted garlic baguette slices
    • Prosciutto & pepperoni
    • Tomatoes
    • Grapes

    Variation 2:

    • Gorgonzola
    • Honey
    • Plain oven-toasted baguette slices
    • Uncured Soppressata & prosciutto
    • Blackberries
    • Pitted dates
    • Walnuts

    Variation 3:

    • Parmigiano-Reggiano
    • Olives
    • Flavored crackers
    • Uncured Genoa Salame & Uncured Soppressata
    • Grapes
    • Walnuts

    Variation 4:

    • Goat cheese brie
    • Honey
    • Artisan crackers & plain oven-toasted baguette slices
    • Prosciutto & uncured genoa salame & uncured soppressata
    • Grapes
    • Blackberries
    • Almonds

    Variation 5:

    • Marinated mozzarella pearls
    • Olives
    • Oven-toasted garlic baguette slices
    • Prosciutto
    • Grapes
    • Tomatoes
    • Almonds

    Instructions
     

    • Start by cutting your cheese(s) as needed and place it/them around the board.
    • Anything that is served out of a ramekin goes on the board next such as honey, olives, marinated mozzarella pearls, etc.
    • Lay out your pieces of bread and crackers in different places.
    • Fold your meat(s) however you would like and place them around the cheese, crackers, and ramekins.
    • Fill in open spaces with any fruits and vegetables you'd like.
    • Find spots here and there for nuts and sprinkle them into little openings to fill voids.
    • Add any toothpicks and utensils needed!

    Notes

  • The easiest way to set it up is to place your cheese(s) and larger items first and then fill in around them!
  • Place utensils for each item on the board with what it is to be used for.
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    1. Mariana

      March 01, 2023 at 6:37 pm

      Jean,
      Enjoy your date night in! I hope it is lovely!
      -Mariana

    2. Jean

      March 01, 2023 at 4:56 pm

      Just what I was looking for to create a cozy date night at home! Thank you for the printable shopping list I can't wait to plan out my board!!

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