Spring Charcuterie Edible Flowers Fruits (Print Version)

Colorful board of meats, cheeses, fruits, and edible flowers—an inviting starter for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey breast, thinly sliced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
05 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
06 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
08 - 1 cup seedless grapes
09 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup blueberries
11 - 1/2 cup raspberries

→ Edible Flowers

12 - 1/2 cup edible flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums, or violets, pesticide-free

→ Accompaniments

13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts such as almonds and walnuts
14 - 1/4 cup honey
15 - 1/2 cup gluten-free crackers
16 - 1/2 cup olives, green or black
17 - Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Drape prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey breast into gentle folds or small rolls across a large serving board for visual appeal.
02 - Position brie, goat cheese, and aged cheddar in separated zones, ensuring equal spacing to create visual interest.
03 - Arrange strawberries, grapes, apple slices, blueberries, and raspberries in small clusters throughout the board to balance colors and shapes.
04 - Scatter edible flowers and freshly picked mint leaves over and between other ingredients for a vibrant, seasonal finish.
05 - Portion honey, nuts, and olives into small bowls and place them among the other elements on the board.
06 - Stack or fan out gluten-free crackers in available spaces, ensuring ease of access.
07 - Present immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You’ll discover how edible flowers can turn even a Tuesday night into a celebration.
  • This board always draws a crowd—everyone finds at least one treat they can’t resist.
02 -
  • Trying to build the board without room-temperature cheese made slicing so much harder—take things out early.
  • The first time I used edible flowers, I forgot to check if they were unsprayed; now I always double confirm with the grower or packaging.
03 -
  • Let all cheeses sit out at least 30 minutes before serving—flavors bloom as they warm up.
  • Add the flowers at the very end so they stay vivid and fresh as long as possible.
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