Flavors of Wood River
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
None (No cooking required)
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
6-8
Cuisine Type
Cheese Types
Recipe Description
Each variety of Wood River Creamery is handcrafted in small batches, using milk from our dedicated farmers to elevate the cheese’s natural richness. Perfect for any charcuterie board, our Cheddar Gruyere fusions pair beautifully with meats, fruits, and crackers. Try this recipe for your next celebration!
Ingredients
CHEESE:
- Wood River Creamery Original
- Wood River Creamery Black Truffle
- Wood River Creamery Herbes de Provence
- Wood River Creamery Triple Pepper
MEAT:
- Genoa Salami
- Capicola / Coppa (Spicy)
- Prosciutto
CRUNCH:
- Whole Wheat Crackers with Sea Salt
- Water Crackers
- Lightly Salted Almonds
FRUITS & SPREADS:
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Cherries
- Fig Spread
- Honey
- Seedless Green Grapes
ACIDIC / PALLET CLEANSERS:
- Cornichons (Pickles)
- Marinated Kalamata Olives
Recipe and Photos Courtesy of Our Love Language is Food
Preparation
Step 1: Choose Your Board
- Pick a large wooden board, marble slab, or serving platter to display all your ingredients. A flat, sturdy surface will make it easy to arrange and access all elements.
Step 2: Arrange the Cheeses
- Cut the Wood River Creamery Original, Black Truffle, Herbes de Provence, and Triple Pepper cheeses into a mix of cubes, slices, and wedges for variety.
- Space them out evenly around the board, placing each cheese in a different corner or section to create balance.
Step 3: Add the Meats
- Fold Genoa Salami into small half-folds or rolls and place them near the cheese.
- For the Spicy Capicola, lay out thin slices in overlapping rows.
- Drape the Prosciutto into gentle folds or small piles near one of the cheeses for easy access.
Step 4: Layer the Crunch
- Arrange the Whole Wheat Crackers with Sea Salt and Water Crackers in fan shapes or small stacks, placing them near the cheeses for easy pairing.
- Add small handfuls of lightly salted almonds between sections of cheese and meat to add texture.
Step 5: Add Fruits and Spreads
- Place small clusters of seedless green grapes in various spots to add freshness and color.
- Create small piles of dried apricots and dried cherries in the remaining gaps.
- Serve the fig spread and honey in small bowls or jars, with spoons or spreaders nearby.
Step 6: Add the Acidic Elements
- Fill small bowls with cornichons and marinated Kalamata olives, placing them at opposite ends of the board to help cleanse the palate.
Step 7: Final Touches
- Ensure all items are easily reachable, keeping balance and color in mind.
- Add a few decorative sprigs of herbs or edible flowers if desired for a visual pop.
Your charcuterie board is ready to serve! Pair with a wine or craft beer, and enjoy.