The Crimson Crest Board (Printable)

Elegant board showcasing red meats, wine-infused cheeses, fruits, and savory accompaniments.

# Ingredient list:

→ Red Meats

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

→ Red Wine-Soaked Cheeses

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

→ 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 It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but requires zero cooking, just thoughtful arrangement and a sense of play.
  • The wine-soaked cheeses taste like they hold secrets—each bite feels deliberate and a little luxurious.
02 -
  • Assemble this board no more than 45 minutes before serving or the cheeses will start to sweat and the prosciutto will begin to curl and tighten.
  • Room temperature is non-negotiable—cold cheeses taste muted and dense, but warm ones taste alive and generous.
03 -
  • Invest in a good cheese knife set because half the joy of a board is giving people tools that let them feel capable and generous.
  • The secret nobody tells you is that the best charcuterie moments happen when there's a tiny bit of empty space left—it signals abundance without overwhelming.
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