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    Small Charcuterie Board For Two (Simple and Easy)

    Published: Oct 7, 2024 by Rebecca Taig · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A simple and easy small charcuterie board for two is the perfect appetizer to serve for an intimate gathering or special date night.

    A Small charcuterie board for two with crackers, cheese, fruit, and chocolate. A vase with pink roses and babys breath are in the corner.
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    • Why You Will Love This Small Charcuterie Board 
    • What Do I Put On A Mini Charcuterie Board?
    • Small Charcuterie Board Ingredients
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Instructions For Assembling A Small Charcuterie Board
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • More Charcuterie Ideas
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    Why You Will Love This Small Charcuterie Board 

    Charcuterie boards are a great choice when hosting because they are simple to make and provide an array of choices. Some of my popular charcuterie boards include the seasonal Patriotic Charcuterie Board and Fall Harvest Charcuterie Board. One of the many benefits of creating an epic charcuterie board is that they are not only aesthetically pleasing but can feed a large group. This small charcuterie board is charming and has the perfect ratio of food for a more intimate gathering. Here are some reasons why you will love this small cheese board:

    • Convenient for travel, and perfect for smaller gatherings. Smaller boards are easy to travel, and you can quickly cover the wooden board with plastic wrap and head to your destination. 
    • This easy charcuterie board is customizable to your liking. Making a custom charcuterie board is a fun way to be as creative or simple as you choose. Adding detailed elements like a salami rose or a few sprigs of fresh herbs to the board adds a touch of elegance. Charcuterie boards are great for holidays and events like a bridal shower.
    • A beautiful display without a ton of effort. When hosting a friend or having a date night, a small charcuterie board can be a tactile eating experience with someone special. 

    What Do I Put On A Mini Charcuterie Board?

    Similar to a large charcuterie board, you want to choose a combination of flavors, textures, and temperatures that complement one another, along with some variety to keep things interesting. For a small charcuterie board of this size, you will only need 1-2 varieties of each food category. 

    Small Charcuterie Board Ingredients

    Smaller Charcuterie Board For Two with cracker, meat, cheese, fruit, jam, and chocolate.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Meat: Look for uncured organic meats when possible. Salami, ham, turkey, prosciutto, filet mignon, or chicken skewers all make great options.
    • Cheese: Use a variety of your favorite soft cheese and hard cheese. Creamy brie, cheddar, mozzarella, blue cheese, parmesan, goat cheese, and mascarpone cheese (which is a spreadable cheese that can be used as a dip).
    • Bread/Crackers: For those with gluten allergies, use gluten-free baguette slices or gluten-free crackers. Our favorite crackers are Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers.
    • Fruit: You can use a combination of fresh fruit or dried fruit such as berries, apples, pears, grapes, figs, and dates. Look for fruit that is in season.
    • Vegetables: Briny olives and cornichons add a salt flare.
    • Condiments/Dips: Honey, honeycomb, fig jam, and red pepper jam are popular condiment choices that pair well with crackers, fruit, and meat. 
    • Nuts: Our favorite nut options are pistachios, almonds, pecans, and walnuts. 
    • Small Bites/Mini Appetizers: Incorporating small appetizers such as bacon-wrapped dates or mini tartlets adds a unique touch.
    • Chocolate: A few squares of your favorite chocolate will help enhance the experience. 
    • Garnishes: Finishing touches such as baby breath, edible florals, fresh rosemary, or fresh thyme are the perfect addition to dress up a charcuterie board

    Find the printable recipe card with full instructions and measurements below.

    Instructions For Assembling A Small Charcuterie Board

    Step by step on how to build a small charcuterie board.
    • Step 1: Add the condiments and cheese. Start by placing any small bowls containing dips, honey, or jams onto the board, adjacent to one another.
    • Step 2: Add the cheese and meat. Arrange the different types of cheese and meat varieties on the opposite side of each condiment bowl. If making a salami rose, place it across from the bowls to create symmetry. It's all about balancing the board. 
    • Step 3: Add the seasonal fruit, fresh vegetables, nuts, and an assortment of crackers. Group the items on opposite ends of the board.
    • Step 4: Fill in the mini board. Any remaining empty spaces can be filled in with small appetizer bites, chocolate, garnishes, edible flowers, mini spoons, and cheese knives.
    A picture of a salami rose on a charcuterie board with bacon wrapped dates, figs, rosemary, pistachios, crackers, and chocolate.
    A small wooden charcuterie board with fruit, cheese, nuts and chocolate with pink roses.

    Expert Tips

    • Start with the main ingredients first after the condiment bowls - Adding the meat and cheeses first allows you to arrange all of the supporting ingredients around them to give the board balance. 
    • Choose smaller items- When it comes to selecting the food, you want a variety that is similar in size and doesn't take up a ton of room. 
    • It's your time to be creative and have fun - There is no right or wrong way when it comes to assembling a charcuterie board, this is merely a guide. Focus on all of your favorite foods and have fun.
    • Add a wine paring - Serve your favorite bottle of wine or bubbly champagne to complete the perfect board.

    FAQ

    What are charcuterie boards?

    A charcuterie board is an appetizer snack board with assembled meats, cheese, fruits, nuts, and crackers.

    How far in advance can you assemble smaller charcuterie boards? 

    All charcuterie boards are best assembled on the same day for optimal freshness. 

    How many people does a date night cheese board feed?

    This date night charcuterie board feeds 2-4 people, the perfect amount for a special occasion or small gatherings.

     How long can a small charcuterie board sit out? 

    This simple cheese board can sit out at room temperature for 2 hours. Leftover cheese, meat, and fruit can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use. 

    What type of board to use for charcuterie?

    You can find this board and similar wooden boards at Williams Sonoma. 

    More Charcuterie Ideas

    • Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates With Honey
      Bacon Wrapped Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates With Honey
    • A patriotic charcuterie board photo. Various crackers, cheeses, and fruits make up the board.
      Patriotic Charcuterie Board
    • An aerial view of the full gluten-free charcuterie board used as the main image for the appetizers recipe category.
      Gluten-Free Fall Harvest Charcuterie Board
    • A close up image of my salami rose.
      How to Make A Salami Rose - For Charcuterie Boards

    I hope you love this small charcuterie board for two as much as I do! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help other readers in the community.

    Recipe

    Small charcuterie board for two.

    Small Charcuterie Board For Two (Simple and Easy)

    Recipe Author : Rebecca Taig
    A simple and easy small charcuterie board for two is the perfect appetizer board to serve when hosting any intimate gathering or special date night.
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    Course Appetizer
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 1006 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    Cheese

    • 2-4 ounces white cheddar
    • 2-4 ounces mini brie
    • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese with honey drizzle

    Meat

    • 10-20 slices salami

    Crackers

    • 20-30 crackers

    Fruit

    • 2 ounces dried figs
    • 1-2 ounces red raspberries
    • 1-2 ounces blackberries

    Nuts

    • ¼ cup unshelled pistachios

    Jam

    • ¼ cup fig jam

    Fillers

    • 2-4 bacon-wrapped dates
    • 2-4 squares dark chocolate

    Garnishes, Optional

    • fresh rosemary
    • fresh baby's breath

    Instructions
     

    • Add the condiments and cheese. Start by placing any small bowls containing dips, honey, or jams onto the board, adjacent to one another.
    • Add the cheese and meat. Arrange the cheese and meat varieties around each condiment bowl. If making a salami rose, place it across from the condiment bowls to create symmetry. It's all about balancing the board.
    • Add the fruit, vegetables, nuts, and crackers. Group items on opposite ends of the board.
    • Fill in the board. Any remaining gaps can be filled in with small appetizer bites, chocolate, and garnishes.

    Notes

    • Start with the main ingredients first - Adding the meat and cheeses first allows you to arrange all of the supporting ingredients around them to give the board balance. 
    • Choose smaller items- When it comes to selecting the food, you want to be able to add a variety of different shapes, therefore choose foods that are similar in size and don't take up a ton of room. 
    • It's your time to be creative and have fun - There is no right or wrong way when it comes to assembling a charcuterie board, choose a variety of your favorite things.
    • Add a wine paring - Serve your favorite bottle of wine or bubbly champagne to complete the perfect board.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1006kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 27gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1646mgPotassium: 605mgFiber: 8gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 947IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 369mgIron: 2mg
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