Save An elegant and luxurious charcuterie board featuring cured venison, artisan cheeses, fruits, and gourmet accompaniments—perfect for special gatherings and festive occasions.
I first created this platter for a holiday party and it was an instant hit with friends and family.
Ingredients
- Cured Meats: 120 g sliced cured venison (eg 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
- Step 1:
- Arrange the cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto artfully on a large wooden board or platter.
- Step 2:
- Place cheese selections in separate clusters, spacing them between the meats.
- Step 3:
- Fill spaces with bunches of grapes, pear slices, dried figs, and cranberries.
- Step 4:
- Scatter toasted walnuts and marcona almonds around the board.
- Step 5:
- Add small bowls of wildflower honey, fig jam, olives, cornichons, and pickled onions.
- Step 6:
- Serve with sliced baguette and seed crackers on the side or around the platter.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for a festive touch, if desired.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and enjoy at room temperature.
Save This platter always brings joy and sparks great conversations at our family gatherings.
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 venison charcuterie platter is an elegant addition to any occasion and always impresses guests.
Recipe FAQs
- → What meats are included on this charcuterie board?
Thinly sliced cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto create a rich assortment of savory meats.
- → Which cheeses pair well on this platter?
Aged comté, creamy goat cheese, and crumbly blue cheese provide a flavorful variety to complement the meats.
- → How can I add sweetness and texture to the platter?
Fresh grapes and pears alongside dried figs and cranberries offer natural sweetness and contrasting textures.
- → What nuts and accompaniments enhance the flavors?
Toasted walnuts, marcona almonds, wildflower honey, fig jam, olives, and pickled onions add complexity and depth.
- → How should this board be served?
Arrange all ingredients artfully on a wooden or slate board and serve at room temperature with sliced baguette and seed crackers.
- → Are there any gluten-free options?
Use gluten-free breads or crackers to accommodate gluten-free diets without altering the board’s essentials.