Description
A foolproof, no-cook charcuterie board featuring a creamy garlic parmesan dip, brie or goat cheese, honeycomb, and assorted crackers and fruits. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) soft cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (100g) shredded aged parmesan cheese
- 4–5 cloves roasted garlic, minced or mashed
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 oz (225g) brie or goat cheese wheel
- 1 small chunk honeycomb
- 2–3 varieties of assorted crackers (e.g., water crackers, seeded crackers, crostini)
- Fresh fruit (grapes, strawberries, or figs)
- Salted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- Optional: Cured meats (prosciutto, salami, or chorizo)
Instructions
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature. If needed, microwave for 10-15 seconds to remove chill.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, shredded parmesan, roasted garlic, dried parsley, and black pepper.
- Mix ingredients until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning or consistency with more sour cream if needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, smoothing the top. Garnish with extra parmesan if desired.
- Place a large cutting board or platter on the table. Position the bowl of garlic parmesan dip in the center or slightly to the side.
- Place the brie or goat cheese wheel on the board. Leave whole or slice in half, placing a small knife next to it.
- Stack or fan out assorted crackers around the cheeses, creating height and leaving space for other items.
- Place the honeycomb chunk near the brie. Arrange clusters of grapes, strawberries, or figs in empty spaces.
- Pour salted nuts into a small bowl and place on the board. If using cured meats, loosely fold slices and drape them over cheese or across the board.
- Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for color and aroma. Serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Cheese tastes best at room temperature; remove from fridge 1 hour before serving.’, ‘The garlic parmesan dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge.’, ‘Do not freeze the dip as the texture of cream cheese will become grainy.’, ‘Leave negative space on the board to avoid a cluttered look.’, ‘Perishable items should not be left out for more than 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F).’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/8 of the b
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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