Keep it simple this summer with this fresh and EASY summer charcuterie board. Summer is one of my favorite times to serve a charcuterie board – partially because they are so easy to put together and you can highlight delicious summer flavors – and you don’t need to cook!! This super easy summer cheeseboard is perfect with a glass of wine at the end of the day or even an afternoon kids snack.
Below you will see exactly how to make this board and suggestions for simple ways to adapt this board. You can easily swap in your favorite cheese, change the fruit, or make this board larger or smaller. I made this board for a few friends on a hot summer night and it was not only delicious but only took about 5 minutes to assemble.
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Ingredients for Easy Summer Cheeseboard
As I mentioned, this board is designed to be SIMPLE. Which means just a few key ingredients. With a lot of fruit and cheese, it’s best to choose perfectly ripe fruit and your favorite cheese. I used cheddar and brie for this board but this is also delicious with mozzarella or a goat cheese. Here are the ingredients to make this board:
- Cheddar cheese (cut into blocks)
- Round of Brie
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Grapes
- Crackers (I used gluten free to make this a gluten free board)
Other ingredients you could include:
- Nuts
- Sliced Bread
- More cheese
- Cured Meat (salami or proscuitto)
- Berries
Assembling this Summer Cheeseboard
This board can be put together in just a few minutes.
Start by cutting up your fruit and cheese. Fruit like strawberries can be cut in pieces or serve whole. Keep in mind how people will be eating the food – will they be serving the items onto a plate or eating the food directly from the board. I like to keep my food bite sized and easy to pick up.
Place the ingredients on the board in groups or rows.
Summer Cheeseboard Recipe
Easy Summer Cheeseboard
Equipment
- Small to Medium Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese cut into blocks
- Round of Brie
- Cherries
- Strawberries
- Peaches
- Grapes
- Crackers I used gluten free to make this a gluten free board
Instructions
- Cut up your fruit and cheese. Fruit like strawberries can be cut in pieces or serve whole. Keep in mind how people will be eating the food – will they be serving the items onto a plate or eating the food directly from the board. I like to keep my food bite sized and easy to pick up.
- Place the ingredients on the board in groups or rows.
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