The year changes with cheeses and charcuterie. Cheeses from the cheese tray are never served cold from the refrigerator, so remember to bring them to room temperature in time.
A cutting board is a good serving tray for both cheeses and cold meats. PASI LEISMA
A charcuterie board collects small delicacies on the same tray or, for example, on a cutting board. An impressive charcuterie board is perfect to serve on New Year’s Eve, and what’s best, the charcuterie board can be varied endlessly according to your own taste.
If guests are coming to eat, it’s a good idea to assemble the cutting board in such a way that everyone can definitely find something to eat on the tray. Versatility is therefore an asset.
So how does a versatile tray come about? For example, offer three cold cuts in different styles, such as salami, air-dried ham and Italian mortadella sausage.
It is also worth choosing different options for cheeses. For the tray, choose one hard cheese, for example manchego, one semi-hard cheese, for example appenzeller, and one soft cheese, for example milder Brie or stronger camembert.
In addition, various side dishes are needed. For example, various olives and mini pickles are suitable for a slightly salty tray. On the other hand, fresh fruits and berries, such as grapes, apples, pears, persimmons or strawberries, bring freshness to the cutting board. Also try dried fruit.
Remember that the aromas of the cheeses come out best when the cheeses are served at room temperature.
– Remember to bring the cheeses to room temperature at least an hour before serving. Cheeses should be reserved for one third of the other servings on the table, reminded Valio, who runs the Bakerika cafe in Helsinki, at the Christmas event. Wind Lindgren
Charcuterie board
camembert cheese disk
manchego cheese
grapes
strawberries
vine leaf rolls
salami
air-dried ham
olives
mini pickles
various pretzels
honey
olive oil
For decoration:
fresh herbs, e.g. rosemary and thyme
1. Place the disc of camembert cheese in the center of the tray or cutting board and gather the other ingredients around it.
2. Drizzle honey and olive oil over the camembert. Garnish with fresh herbs.