Description
This visually stunning American Flag Charcuterie Board features a patriotic arrangement of fresh berries, savory meats, light-colored cheeses, and crunchy snacks. Perfect for Fourth of July celebrations or any patriotic gathering, this board combines sweet and salty flavors with a festive presentation that resembles the American flag.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 12 oz blueberries and blackberries
- 8 oz raspberries
- 8 oz strawberries
- 16 oz cherries
Snacks and Sweets
- 3 oz white chocolate pretzels
- 1 sleeve club crackers
Meats and Cheeses
- 8-10 oz sliced pepperoni and salami
- 10 oz light-colored cheese (such as Swiss or pepperjack)
Instructions
- Wash and Prepare Fruits: Wash all fruits thoroughly under cold running water, then dry them completely to prevent moisture from affecting the arrangement or texture.
- Arrange Cheese Stripe: Lay out the slices of light-colored cheese in a horizontal stripe across the center of your serving platter, creating the base line of the flag’s stripes.
- Add Meats, Crackers, and Cherries: Below the cheese stripe, layer the sliced pepperoni and salami evenly. Place club crackers and cherries beneath the meats to build out the red and white stripes.
- Create Upper Half Stripes: Above the cheese stripe, form three half stripes by arranging raspberries, white chocolate pretzels, and strawberries in that order to represent additional red and white stripes of the flag.
- Fill Remaining Space and Decorate: Fill the remaining section on the left upper corner of the board with a mix of blueberries and blackberries to mimic the blue canton. Cut small stars from the same light-colored cheese and scatter them over the berry area for decoration.
- Serve or Store: Serve the charcuterie board immediately for best freshness, or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Make sure all fruit and ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor and appearance.
- The stars cut from cheese add a charming decorative touch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Use parchment paper or a large wooden board as a base to make cleanup easier.
- This board can be customized with different meats or cheeses based on personal preference.
- Serve with small tongs or toothpicks to make it easy for guests to select items.
