The Crimson Crest Board (Printable)

Elegant platter with red meats, wine-soaked cheeses, fruits, and artisanal accompaniments for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Red Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz bresaola
03 - 3.5 oz spicy chorizo, thinly sliced
04 - 2.8 oz smoked beef salami

→ Red Wine-Soaked Cheeses

05 - 5.3 oz Drunken Goat cheese, sliced
06 - 5.3 oz Red Wine Cheddar, cubed
07 - 3.5 oz Merlot BellaVitano, sliced

→ Accompaniments

08 - 1 small bunch red grapes, washed
09 - 1 medium pomegranate, seeds removed
10 - 1 small jar red onion jam
11 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
12 - 1 small handful dried cranberries
13 - 1 baguette, sliced
14 - 1 box red beet crackers

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Edible rose petals (optional)

# How to Make:

01 - Fold or roll the prosciutto, bresaola, chorizo, and salami. Place in distinct sections on a large triangular board, grouping similar textures together.
02 - Cut Drunken Goat, Red Wine Cheddar, and Merlot BellaVitano into bite-sized pieces. Fan out each cheese type in separate clusters adjacent to the meats.
03 - Distribute grapes, pomegranate seeds, and dried cranberries around the meats and cheeses. Position roasted red peppers and a small bowl of red onion jam near the cheeses or in the board corners.
04 - Place baguette slices and beet crackers in open spaces to provide textural contrast and fill the board evenly.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible rose petals to enhance color and aroma.
06 - Present immediately at room temperature to optimize flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when really you invested maybe thirty minutes of pure creativity.
  • Every bite tells a different story—the funk of chorizo hitting against the delicate tang of wine-soaked cheese changes how you taste everything.
  • It's the kind of thing that makes people actually put their phones down and pay attention to what they're eating.
02 -
  • Never put wet ingredients directly on the board—pat pomegranate seeds dry or they'll weep all over your cheese and turn everything muddy.
  • The board is at its best when it's not packed so tight that people feel stressed about what to grab; white space on a charcuterie board is actually elegant.
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable—cold cheese from the fridge loses all its character and complexity.
03 -
  • Build your board up to two hours before serving, but keep it covered loosely with plastic wrap so the meats don't oxidize and dry out.
  • If you're making this ahead, arrange everything except the fresh rosemary and rose petals, then add those garnishes right before guests arrive—they'll look crisp and intentional.
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