There’s no end to fruit charcuterie board ideas. We’ve shared a simple recipe above to follow, with ingredients that should be easy to source in your local grocery store, but you can also change the fruit used on the board depending on the season. And when it comes to selecting the fruit for a charcuterie board, you mainly want to consider how the colors and shapes will all work together on the board. Whilst a classic charcuterie board is focussed around meat, the tips and tricks tend to remain the same. Essentially you’re aiming for variety in taste, texture, and visual presentation. Charcuterie boards are great fun to experiment with in the kitchen, and if you want to introduce other ingredients like meats and cheeses, try making a classic charcuterie board. Other board ideas include fruit and nut boards, cheese boards, and even mezze boards, so there’s something for everyone. A winter berry board is an unusual and colorful dessert to share with guests during winter dinner parties.
You can also add cheese to your fruit charcuterie board. Brie, camembert, and gouda are delicious cheeses to pair with fruit and generally work well with all types of fruit. Whipped ricotta is a playful and inventive way to add cheese to the board and provides your guests with another dip to enjoy with the fruit.
How to serve it
A fruit charcuterie board should be presented on a beautiful wooden board or slate for the perfect presentation. We’ve included a Greek yogurt dip in the recipe above, but some chefs will add flavored yogurt, honey, nuts, or chocolate sauce if you’re serving the board as an indulgent sharing dessert.
Storage
It’s possible to prep this fruit charcuterie board the day before hosting guests if needed. You can slice most fruit ahead of time, then store it in the fridge and simply assemble when your friends and family have arrived. Any leftover fruit can be stored in the fridge for up to two days afterwards, ready for a quick and healthy snack during the day, or try blending into a smoothie for a fruity breakfast.
