New Year's Eve Charcuterie Board & Wine Pairing
Everything you need to make your own charcuterie board to ring in the new year, plus a sparkling wine suggestion to set it all off.
Equipment
- Large Charcuterie Board
- Cheese Knifes
- Small Serving Bowl optional
- Mini Forks
- Mini Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 oz Truffle Goat Cheese
- 7 oz Brie - with honey drizzle
- 4 oz Bleu Cheese
- 4 oz Aged Parmesan - or aged gouda
- 4 oz Spanish Chorizo
- 4 oz Salami
- 4 oz Capicolla - spicy or regular
- 8.5 oz Fig Jam - or apricot
- ½ cup Almonds - or Candied Walnuts
- 1 bunch Grapes
- 4 oz Berries - blackberries or raspeberries
- 1 Pomegranite
- 4 Figs - Fresh or dried
- ½ cup Candied Walnuts
- 12 oz Gerkins
- 6 oz Olive Tapande
- Rosemary Crackers
- Raisin Pumpkin Crackers
Instructions
- Choose a large charcuterie or serving board.
- Start by laying our your cheese making sure to leave space to slice them if needed.
- Lay out your meats, either in a sliced line, folded or in a classic rose shape.
- Add your small-filled bowls or larger accompaniments.
- Fill any small remaining spaces with berries, nuts, or fresh herb.
Notes
Quick Substitutions
- Cheese: Try to replace hard with hard and soft with soft. If you can't find Manchego, a good Pecorino will work. Similarly, Brie can be swapped for Camembert.
- Meats: No prosciutto? Serrano ham or even smoked salmon can be a fabulous alternative.
- Fruits: Use what's in season! Just remember to get a variety of colors that will pop off of each other.
- Nuts: Almonds can easily be replaced with walnuts, pecans, or pistachios.
Embracing Unique or Fun Finds
- Cheese: If you stumble upon a lavender-infused goat cheese or a truffle Gouda, don't hesitate! Unique flavors can make your board a talking point.
- Crackers: Specialty stores often carry unique flavors or shapes—think rosemary-infused or even pumpkin crackers.
- Spreads: Jams and mustards with intriguing flavors, such as fig or spicy mango, can bring an unexpected twist.
Cracker Substitutions
- Basic: If you're out of simple salted crackers, toasted pita or even pretzels can work in a pinch.
- Flavored: If you don't have rosemary crackers, add a sprinkle of dried rosemary to plain ones for a quick fix.
- Gluten-Free: Rice cakes or vegetable slices (like cucumber or bell pepper) are great alternatives.
Mid-Range Sparkling Wine Selection
Here is a quick recap of some of the mid-range sparkling wines we recommend to pair with this board. For more options check out the Sparkling Wines to Pair section above!- Chandon Brut Classic (California): A versatile American sparkling wine with a rich and creamy texture. Perfect with savory snacks and hard cheeses. ($20-$30)
- Mumm Napa Brut Prestige (California): Fresh and lively with notes of citrus and peach. It complements a delicious charcuterie board nicely. ($25-$35)
- Roederer Estate Brut (California): A sophisticated option with complex flavors. Ideal with prosciutto and blue cheese. ($25-$35)
Nutrition
Calories: 860kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 39gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 3070mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 8gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 1896IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 507mgIron: 4mg
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