Sweet Charcuterie Board • The Candid Cooks (2024)

This sweet charcuterie board with fall apples, caramel, and baked brie is the perfect dessert for a Halloween party or Thanksgiving gathering.

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If you have been wondering, can you have a sweet dessert charcuterie board? The answer is a resounding yes! Of course you can! In fact, it makes for a perfect fall or winter party treat. This dessert charcuterie tray is packed with a variety of fun and unique desserts to appeal to all of your guests. Whether you need some treats for your Halloween party or a decadent grazing board for a Thanksgiving crowd, our sweet charcuterie board will give you some great ideas for where to start!

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What Do You Put On A Sweet Charcuterie Board?

For our sweet charcuterie board, we decided to keep it simple by combining classic charcuterie flavors (i.e. cheese) with a few unique dessert ideas:

  • Baked brie with honey – a sweet and savory centerpiece that brings the whole board together
  • Pita crackers – for indulging in the baked brie
  • Mascarpone – the perfect sweet cheese for a dessert charcuterie board
  • Mini chocolate chips – a fun addition to the mascarpone, inspired by chocolate chip cannolis
  • Brioche cubes – for pairing with a schmear of mascarpone and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips (mmm, the perfect bite)
  • Glazed pecans – candied nuts add sweet and salty flavor, and a crunchy texture, for some variety on this charcuterie board
  • Mini peanut butter cups – always a crowd-pleaser, this sweet treat pairs surprisingly well with the glazed pecans for a delicious mashup of flavors and textures
  • Apple slices – to add a bright and fresh seasonal element to this dessert board
  • Caramel dipping sauce – the perfect sweet dip for the apple slices
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Here are some other fun dessert ideas that you can include on your sweet charcuterie board:

  • Strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries
  • Other seasonal fruit for the fall, like grapes or pears
  • Melted chocolate for dipping
  • Graham crackers
  • Ricotta cheese

Part of what makes a charcuterie board great is the variety, not just in taste but in texture too. A charcuterie board is meant for grazing, for taking little bites for a variety of experiences – and having something on the tray for everyone! That’s our favorite thing about this fall charcuterie dessert board. From crunchy candied nuts to soft and fluffy mascarpone and brioche, there really is a flavor for everyone.

By including many different flavors and textures on one serving board, the pairing combinations are almost endless. Here are our favorite pairing ideas from this fall charcuterie dessert board:

  • Brioche cubes topped with mascarpone and mini chocolate chips
  • Gooey brie spread on pita crackers
  • Apples dipped in caramel
  • Mini peanut butter cups with candied nuts
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Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a social gathering, this charcuterie board will feed a crowd. It even makes the perfect Halloween party dessert for adults! Enjoying the sweet and savory combinations on this dessert board almost feels like indulging in your favorite candy bar after trick-or-treating.

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This sweet charcuterie board with fall apples, caramel, and baked brie is the perfect dessert for a Halloween party or Thanksgiving gathering.

Servings 6 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 4.5 oz baked brie drizzled with honey
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 4 oz mascarpone
  • cup caramel dip
  • 3 oz brioche cubed
  • 3 oz glazed pecans
  • ½ cup mini peanut butter cups
  • 3 oz sea salt pita chips
  • 1 medium red apple sliced

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Instructions

  • Drizzle brie with honey and bake according to package directions. Carefully place baked brie in the center of a large serving board or tray.

  • Portion mini chocolate chips, mascarpone, and caramel dip into small bowls. Optionally top mascarpone with a few mini chocolate chips. Arrange the bowls on the serving board.

  • Fill in the empty spaces on the board with brioche cubes, glazed pecans, mini peanut butter cups, pita chips, and apple slices. We recommend placing the apple slices near the caramel, the pita chips near the baked brie, and the brioche near the mascarpone and mini chocolate chips.

  • Serve immediately with small cheese knives for the brie and mascarpone, and small spoons for the caramel and mini chocolate chips. Enjoy!

Notes

Baked brie: We recommend buying a high-quality brie cheese like Alouette (it’s our favorite!). Drizzle some honey on top before baking for a delicious sweet treat.

Glazed pecans: Substitute with your favorite candied nuts for a crunchy, sweet and savory component on your dessert charcuterie board.

Crackers: You really only need one type of cracker for this charcuterie board, to go with the baked brie. We love Town House sea salt pita chips because they taste great with anything!

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Author: Alex

Calories: 560kcal

Course: Dessert, Desserts, Snack, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple, baked brie, brioche, caramel dip, christmas, dessert, glazed pecans, halloween, holiday, honey, mascarpone, mini chocolate chips, party, party snack, peanut butter cups, sea salt pita chips, thanksgiving, valentine’s day

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 570IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is the 3 3 3 3 rule for charcuterie board? ›

What is the 3-3-3-3 Rule for Charcuterie Boards? No matter the style of the wood charcuterie board, you can always follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should have three meats, three cheeses, three starch options, and three accompaniments, such as fruit, nuts, or veggies.

What are 5 things to avoid on a charcuterie board? ›

5 Mistakes You are Making on Your Charcuterie Board
  • Peppers: Whether green, red, or yellow, peppers are best avoided. ...
  • Tricky vegetables: Namely, tomatoes or Asparagus. ...
  • Jalapeno stuffed olives (or anything too spicy): Very hot foods simply don't work well with most wines, and they can overwhelm your taste buds.

Can charcuterie boards be sweet? ›

A dessert charcuterie board is a fun and festive way to enjoy Valentine's Day at home this year! Fill up a big board with your favorite sweet treats, fresh berries, chocolate candies, homemade treats like brownies or truffles, and satisfy your sweet tooth!

What are 3 good cheeses for a charcuterie board? ›

Here are the best cheeses for your charcuterie board
  • Hard cheese: chunks of parmesan, aged gouda, asiago.
  • Firm cheese: gruyere, comte, manchego, colby, cheddar.
  • Semi-soft cheese: havarti, butterkäse, muenster.
  • Soft cheese: burrata, mascarpone, stracchino.
  • Blue cheese: gorgonzola, dunbarton blue, marbled blue jack.

How do you make a prettiest charcuterie board? ›

Divide your board into quadrants, and place one type of meat in the middle of each quadrant. There are different ways to place the charcuterie: You can shape slices into a rose-like shape, by rolling them like a cinnamon roll. Little clumps and swirls of cured hams are easy and fun.

What is the key to a good charcuterie board? ›

Five Keys to a Great Charcuterie Board
  • Fruits Should Always Be Seasonal. Make sure whenever you're preparing the charcuterie board, you're using fresh, in-season fruits. ...
  • Keep Color in Mind. Fruits are a great way to bring color into the picture. ...
  • Pair Meats and Cheeses Creatively. ...
  • Presentation is Huge. ...
  • Keep Flow in Mind.
Sep 23, 2019

What not to put on a cheese board? ›

CHARCUTERIE // Stop Adding These 10 Ingredients To Your Charcuterie Boards!
  1. STINKY CHEESES. The cheese section at the grocery store can be overwhelming and intimidating. ...
  2. FRUITS THAT GO BROWN. ...
  3. SPICY FOODS. ...
  4. CRACKERS & BREAD. ...
  5. Veggies. ...
  6. Allergens and Sensitivities. ...
  7. Dips, Sauces and Jams. ...
  8. Boring and Bland Foods.

How unhealthy are charcuterie boards? ›

Any classic charcuterie board recipe is typically filled with a plethora of delicious but highly processed meats and cheeses that can run on the unhealthy side. For instance, cured meats and sausage-style meats include additives for preservation, which increase the risk of disease.

What is the healthiest meat for charcuterie board? ›

  • Meats/Protein I Keep your board packed with healthy, lean proteins like herb roasted chicken or turkey, grilled pork tenderloin, marinated tofu or a few hard boiled egg slices. ...
  • Cheeses I Try a mix of hard and soft cheeses….

What do you put on a sweets charcuterie board? ›

Dessert Charcuterie Board Ideas
  1. Mint chocolate cremes.
  2. Strawberry sour belts.
  3. Chocolate covered pretzel rods.
  4. Yogurt covered pretzels.
  5. Meringue pinwheels.
  6. Checkerboard cookies.
  7. Pizzelle cookies.
  8. Chocolate hazelnut biscotti.
Jan 20, 2023

What do you put on a sweet board? ›

Dessert grazing board
  1. Bakes such as brownies and biscuits.
  2. Chocolate salami.
  3. Wafers and pretzels.
  4. Marshmallows and candies.
  5. Chocolate coins and chocolate cigarillos.
  6. Fruits such as figs, strawberries, raspberries and cherries.
  7. Dips like chocolate spread, peanut butter and salted caramel.

What do you put on a sweet and savory charcuterie board? ›

Sweet and Salty Charcuterie Board
  1. Grapes.
  2. Berries.
  3. Classic Caramel Apples.
  4. Cookies.
  5. Chocolate and Caramel Dipped Pretzels.
  6. Chocolate Covered Pretzel Twists.
  7. Chocolate Bark.

What kind of nuts go on a charcuterie board? ›

Cashews: Creamy and buttery, cashews pair well with the tanginess of goat cheese and blue cheese. Walnuts: These dry, earthy nuts are excellent counterparts for sharper cheeses like aged cheddar or Gorgonzola. Pistachios: Salted or plain pistachios pair well with most cheeses due to their neutral taste.

What is the ratio for a charcuterie board? ›

I've found the following ratio works great: 4 types of cheese, 4 types of meat, 3 types of bread/crackers, 1 type of chocolate, 2-3 different nuts, 1 jam, 1 honey, and 1-2 types of olives.

Are there rules for charcuterie boards? ›

Depending on the size of your board, you should have one each of cow, sheep, and goat options with soft rind, firm, and hard cheeses in the mix. Flavors should range between nutty and mild to funky and unique. Rule of thumb: 1 cow, 1 sheep, 1 goat; 1 soft, 1 firm, 1 hard.

What is the order of making a charcuterie board? ›

Building a Charcuterie Board: Where Do I Start?
  1. Step One: Add Structure. Fill small vessels with dips, spreads, and items that can be piled onto the board. ...
  2. Step Two: Add the Cheeses and Meats. First, place the cheeses. ...
  3. Step Three: Add Crackers. ...
  4. Dera Burreson.
Dec 9, 2022

What is the trick to adding meat to a charcuterie board? ›

One of my favorite styling techniques is the quarter-fold. This works for many different types of meats of various sizes. Take a slice, fold it directly in half, then in half again to make a rough equilateral triangle with one rounded edge. With these quarters you can create a variety of textures on the cheese board.

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