How to Make Easy DIY Charcuterie Boxes

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Learn how to make easy DIY Charcuterie Boxes with simple ingredients, expert tips and other ideas for making them fun and delicious.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time7

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving

Begin by lining the box with parchment paper. Add the larger items {meats & cheeses} to the box. Then place the crackers in the box.
Next, arrange fruits and vegetables around the meat and cheese. Add a small bowl of dip {if desired}. Then place olives and pickles {or other items}.
Fill in any empty areas with candy and cookies. Finally, go back and fill in any areas and add fresh herbs and edible flowers. Close the lid to the box, tie with jute and serve or cover for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Add parchment paper to the bottom of the box. This simple step will ensure that the box stays fresh and that the food inside doesn't leave a residue on the box itself.
Keep the size of every item small.The foods shouldn’t be too large because you want to be able to add an abundance of foods into each box and not just a couple items.
Be sure to add some sort of dip. Be sure that the dip is in a container to keep it from getting items while transporting. Mini honey jars are the perfect option, especially when served with mini honey dippers.
If you don't have small boxes, use something else. Make individual charcuterie plates or small jars instead.
Have a combination of fresh and shelf stable items. Doing a combination of both foods gives you more flexibility. Additions like crackers and nuts can be bought ahead of time and will last long after.
Go back and add in smaller foods like nuts to fill in any empty spaces. To get a lush and gorgeous mini charcuterie box it should be full.