Perfect Spring Charcuterie Board with Edible Flowers
A fresh and colorful charcuterie board featuring a mix of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, soft pretzels, and edible flowers, perfect for spring entertaining and easy to assemble in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Creamy Brie cheese
- Sharp aged cheddar cheese
- Fresh mozzarella balls or burrata
- Thinly sliced cured meats (prosciutto, salami, soppressata)
- Fresh soft pretzels (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh fruits (strawberries, grapes, figs, apricots, cherries)
- Roasted almonds or candied pecans
- Edible flowers (pansies, nasturtiums, violas)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme sprigs)
- Honey or fig jam for drizzling
- Whole-grain mustard for dipping
- Crunchy breadsticks or crackers
Instructions
- Remove Brie and mozzarella from the fridge 20 minutes before assembling to bring to room temperature. Cut cheddar into bite-sized cubes or thin slices about ½ inch thick.
- Slice prosciutto and salami into thin strips or small rolls using a sharp knife. Arrange on a plate to avoid sticking.
- Gently rinse strawberries, grapes, and edible flowers under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice strawberries if desired.
- Warm the soft pretzels in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds, being careful not to dry them out.
- Arrange cheeses spaced evenly around a large serving board. Add small bowls or ramekins with honey, mustard, and jam.
- Layer cured meats in folds near the cheeses. Fill gaps with fruits, nuts, and pretzels.
- Scatter edible flowers and fresh herbs on top for a natural, garden-fresh look.
- Drizzle honey over Brie or place a honey dipper in the ramekin. Optionally sprinkle flaky sea salt over pretzels.
- Adjust colors and spacing until the board looks balanced and inviting.
Notes
[‘Pull cheeses from the fridge 20 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Use only edible, pesticide-free flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums, and violas.’, ‘Store soft pretzels in a paper bag to maintain softness; reheat gently before serving.’, ‘Assemble the board 1-2 hours ahead but add flowers and herbs just before serving.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute pretzels with gluten-free crackers or rice cakes.’, ‘For vegan, use plant-based cheeses, marinated tofu or roasted chickpeas, and replace honey with agave or maple syrup.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 to
- Calories: 350450
- Sugar: 58
- Fat: 2530
- Saturated Fat: 1012
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 35
- Protein: 1520
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