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Beautifully arranged charcuterie board with meats, cheeses, and fruits

Seasonal Charcuterie Board

Assemble a beautiful and seasonal charcuterie board featuring whipped herbed cheese, maple-glazed nuts, roasted fruit, and quick pickles for a cozy gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the whipped cheese
  • 8-10 oz ricotta or soft goat cheese for whipped herbed cheese
  • 1 small bunch fresh herbs (thyme, chives, parsley) finely chopped
Fruits and nuts
  • 2-3 pieces pears or apples (firm-ripe), or 8-10 figs seasonal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Pickles
  • 1 small red onion for quick pickles
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt for pickling liquid
Cured meats and accompaniments
  • 6-8 oz cured meats (prosciutto, salami, soppressata) or vegetarian alternatives (marinated mushrooms, smoked tofu)
  • 1 cup seasonal jam or chutney (fig jam, apricot, or spiced apple)
  • to taste crackers, baguette slices, or seeded bread

Method
 

Prep the pickled onions
  1. Thinly slice the red onion into rings. In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer until sugar dissolves.
  2. Place onion rings into a jar, pour the hot brine over them, let cool for 15–20 minutes, then refrigerate.
Make maple-glazed nuts
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toss mixed nuts with maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Spread on a lined baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway, until glossy and fragrant.
Roast or caramelize seasonal fruit
  1. Halve and core fruit, brush with oil or melted butter, and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes until tender.
  2. For figs or grapes, roast whole figs for 5–7 minutes or grapes for 12–15 minutes.
Whip the herbed ricotta
  1. In a food processor or bowl, combine ricotta or goat cheese with chopped herbs, salt, olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon. Process until smooth and airy.
Assemble the board
  1. Start with bowls of whipped cheese, jam, pickles, and olives spaced across the board.
  2. Add meats and cheeses, then cluster roasted fruit, crackers, and bread slices.
  3. Finish with maple-glazed nuts and fresh herbs.

Notes

Store whipped cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Keep quick pickles refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.