Charcuterie Bouquet Board
A Charcuterie Bouquet Board is a creative appetizer that transforms meats, cheeses, and fresh herbs into a beautiful edible bouquet. Salami and turkey roses paired with carved cheese blossoms create a stunning centerpiece that is perfect for parties, brunch gatherings, holidays, or elegant entertaining.
Equipment
- large wooden serving board
- cutting board
- sharp knife for carving cheese petals
- wooden skewers or toothpicks to secure meat roses
- parchment paper for bouquet wrapping effect
Ingredients
- 200 g thinly sliced beef salami
- 150 g turkey prosciutto slices
- 200 g cheddar cheese block
- 200 g mozzarella cheese block
- 150 g gouda cheese
- 6 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 8 sage leaves
- 1 small handful fresh parsley
- 1 small handful edible white flowers or baby’s breath (food-safe)
- 10 small wooden skewers or toothpicks
- 1 large wooden serving board
- 1 sheet parchment paper
- 1 piece raffia string or decorative kitchen twine
Instructions
- Lay 6–8 slices of beef salami in a slightly overlapping line on a cutting board, overlapping each slice by about one-third.
- Gently roll the salami slices from one end to the other to form a rose shape. Secure the base with a toothpick if needed and fluff the edges to resemble petals.
- Repeat the same process with the turkey prosciutto slices to create lighter-colored meat roses.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda into thin petal-shaped slices.
- Arrange cheese pieces in circular layers starting from the center to create flower-shaped cheese blossoms.
- Roll narrow strips of cheese tightly into small spirals to form cheese buds that can fill gaps between larger flowers.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper across the lower portion of a large serving board to mimic bouquet wrapping.
- Arrange the meat roses at the top center of the board, positioning them in a triangular or fan shape like the focal flowers of a bouquet.
- Add the cheese flowers and buds between the meat roses, alternating colors and textures to create a balanced floral design.
- Insert rosemary sprigs, sage leaves, parsley, and edible flowers around the arrangement. Gather the rosemary stems at the bottom, fold the parchment slightly, tie with raffia string, and adjust the bouquet before serving.
Notes
Use very thinly sliced meats to create realistic roses and keep cheeses slightly chilled so they cut cleanly into petal shapes. Arrange the meat roses first as focal points, then fill the board with cheese flowers and fresh herbs. Only use food-safe edible flowers and allow the board to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 1.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!