Majestic Venison Charcuterie Platter (Print)

Luxurious venison with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and gourmet touches for special occasions and easy entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 4.2 oz sliced cured venison (e.g., venison bresaola or smoked venison)
02 - 2.8 oz wild boar salami
03 - 2.8 oz duck breast prosciutto

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz aged comté, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz goat cheese log, sliced
06 - 2.8 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh & Dried Fruits

07 - 1 small bunch of red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1.8 oz dried figs, halved
10 - 1.1 oz dried cranberries

→ Nuts & Accompaniments

11 - 1.4 oz toasted walnuts
12 - 1.4 oz marcona almonds
13 - 2 tbsp wildflower honey
14 - 2 tbsp fig jam
15 - Cornichons and pickled onions, to taste
16 - Assorted olives

→ Bread & Crackers

17 - 1 fresh baguette, sliced
18 - 3.5 oz artisanal seed crackers

# Instructions:

01 - Artfully lay out the sliced cured venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Place the cheese selections in separate clusters spaced evenly between the meats.
03 - Fill in the gaps with bunches of red grapes, thinly sliced pear, halved dried figs, and dried cranberries.
04 - Distribute toasted walnuts and marcona almonds across the board for crunch and visual appeal.
05 - Place small bowls of wildflower honey, fig jam, olives, cornichons, and pickled onions around the platter.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and seed crackers on the side or around the platter for easy access.
07 - Optionally garnish with fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme to add a festive touch.
08 - Serve immediately at room temperature to allow flavors to be fully enjoyed.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation for special occasions
  • Variety of flavors from cured meats to fruits
02 -
  • Substitute with other cured game meats or traditional charcuterie if venison is unavailable
  • For a gluten-free platter, use gluten-free crackers and breads
03 -
  • Use a variety of textures and colors for an eye-catching board
  • Let cheeses come to room temperature before serving for best flavor
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