Spring Charcuterie Edible Flowers Fruits (Printable View)

A colorful board of meats, cheeses, fruits, and edible flowers—perfect for fresh springtime entertaining.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto
02 - 3.5 ounces salami
03 - 3.5 ounces smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 ounces brie, cut into wedges
05 - 3.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
06 - 3.5 ounces aged cheddar, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup seedless grapes
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup raspberries

→ Edible Flowers

12 - 1/2 cup edible flowers, pesticide-free (such as pansies, nasturtiums, violets)

→ Accompaniments

13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts, such as almonds and walnuts
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1/2 cup gluten-free crackers
16 - 1/2 cup olives, green or black
17 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Position the prosciutto, salami, and turkey breast in elegant folds or rolls on a spacious serving board.
02 - Distribute the brie, goat cheese, and cheddar around the board, ensuring visual separation for effect.
03 - Organize strawberries, grapes, apple slices, blueberries, and raspberries in miniature groups for color balance.
04 - Scatter edible flowers and mint leaves throughout and atop the arranged ingredients to enhance vibrancy.
05 - Present honey, mixed nuts, and olives in small bowls; place them strategically on the board.
06 - Stack gluten-free crackers in fanned or neat piles along the board's edges.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until service as desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This board transforms a simple gathering into something beautiful and effortless.
  • The playful mix of edible flowers and fresh fruit adds a touch of whimsy and elegance anyone can pull off.
02 -
  • If you overload the board, flavors can muddle and guests struggle to grab what they want.
  • Chilling fruit and cheese ahead keeps the board crisp and vibrant but add edible flowers right at the last minute to maintain their delicate look.
03 -
  • Let cheeses sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving so flavors bloom.
  • Arrange elements in uneven numbers and in curves rather than straight lines—it feels more inviting.
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