Breakfast Charcuterie Board (Printable Version)

A savory-sweet breakfast platter with meats, cheeses, fruits, and pastries for effortless morning entertaining.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 6 slices prosciutto
02 - 6 slices smoked salmon
03 - 8 slices cooked bacon

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
06 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

→ Breads & Pastries

07 - 1 croissant, quartered
08 - 4 mini bagels, halved
09 - 4 slices whole grain bread, toasted

→ Fresh Fruits

10 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
11 - 1 kiwi, sliced
12 - 1 apple, sliced
13 - 1 orange, segmented

→ Spreads & Condiments

14 - 1 small jar strawberry jam
15 - 1/4 cup honey
16 - 1/4 cup butter, softened

→ Extras

17 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts)
18 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
19 - 2 boiled eggs, halved
20 - Fresh herbs (chives, parsley) for garnish

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Arrange the meats and cheeses on a large serving board, spacing them out for visual appeal.
02 - Place the breads and pastries in separate clusters around the board.
03 - Fill gaps with batches of fresh fruits and nuts for pops of color.
04 - Place small bowls of jam, honey, butter, and Greek yogurt on the board or alongside it.
05 - Add the boiled egg halves and garnish with fresh herbs.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing guests to build their perfect breakfast combinations.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • Looks impressive but requires zero actual cooking, just arranging
  • Everyone gets exactly what they want without special requests
  • Perfect for lazy weekends when you want to feel fancy without effort
02 -
  • Everything tastes better at room temperature, so set this out 20 minutes before eating
  • Overfilled boards look chaotic, leave some breathing room between elements
  • Provide small plates and napkins, because people will inevitably create multiple combinations
03 -
  • Invest in a few small dipping bowls, they make the board feel intentional and curated
  • Odd numbers look more natural, so arrange fruits and nuts in groups of three or five
  • Rotate your board 180 degrees halfway through prep, you'll spot gaps you missed from your original angle

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