Charcuterie Board Ube Macarons (Print View)

Elevate gatherings with meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and unique ube macarons on one stunning board.

# Components:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz soppressata

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz brie cheese
05 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 3.5 oz manchego cheese

→ Fruits

07 - 1 cup seedless grapes
08 - 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
09 - 1 medium apple, sliced
10 - 1 medium pear, sliced

→ Accompaniments

11 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
12 - 1/4 cup dried apricots
13 - 1/4 cup fig jam or honey
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced
15 - 1 box assorted crackers

→ Ube Macarons

16 - 12 ube macarons (store-bought or homemade)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange cured meats in loose ribbons or small piles across a large serving board or platter.
02 - Slice each cheese and display in separate zones, fanning slices for easy selection.
03 - Cluster grapes and mixed berries, and layer apple and pear slices, organizing similar colors together for visual appeal.
04 - Place the mixed nuts and dried apricots in small piles or individual bowls around the board.
05 - Fill open spaces with sliced baguette and assorted crackers.
06 - Place a small dish of fig jam or honey in a central location on the board.
07 - Nestle the ube macarons in a prominent area, or scatter throughout for decorative effect.
08 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed. Allow macarons to reach room temperature prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually stunning and perfect for entertaining
  • Easy to customize for different diets and occasions
02 -
  • For vegetarian boards, substitute meats for more cheese or roasted nuts.
  • Ube macarons add color and a unique flavor twist―store-bought or homemade.
03 -
  • Group ingredients by color and texture for the most striking presentation.
  • If making ube macarons at home, let them rest at room temperature before serving for best texture.
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