Save to Pinterest A stunning crowd-pleasing board featuring savory cured meats cheeses crackers fruit and sweet bite-sized cheesecakes is perfect for festive gatherings.
I first created this charcuterie board for a holiday party and everyone loved the mini festive cheesecakes. It was the centerpiece that brought smiles and started conversations at the table.
Ingredients
- Charcuterie Selection: 120 g prosciutto 120 g salami 120 g chorizo 120 g coppa
- Cheeses: 150 g aged cheddar cubed 150 g brie sliced 150 g goat cheese rolled into balls 150 g gouda cubed
- Crackers & Bread: 200 g assorted crackers 1 baguette sliced
- Fruits & Nuts: 1 cup red grapes 1 cup green grapes 1 cup strawberries halved 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup dried figs 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds walnuts pecans)
- Condiments: 1/4 cup fig jam 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 1/2 cup cornichons (mini pickles)
- Mini Festive Cheesecakes (Crust): 100 g graham crackers finely crushed 2 tbsp granulated sugar 60 g unsalted butter melted
- Mini Festive Cheesecakes (Filling): 225 g cream cheese softened 75 g granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream
- Mini Festive Cheesecakes (Topping): 1/4 cup cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves Fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the mini cheesecakes:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the crust:
- Mix crushed graham crackers sugar and melted butter. Press about 1 tsp of mixture into each liner to form a crust.
- Mix the filling:
- In a bowl beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg vanilla and sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Bake cheesecakes:
- Spoon filling over crusts (about 1 tbsp per cup). Bake for 15–18 minutes until just set. Cool completely then chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Add toppings:
- Spoon a little cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves onto each cheesecake. Garnish with fresh mint.
- Assemble the board:
- Arrange meats cheeses crackers bread fruits nuts and condiments on a large serving board. Add the mini cheesecakes as a sweet centerpiece.
- Serve:
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Save to Pinterest My family loved helping to arrange the board and decorate each mini cheesecake even the kids joined in and made memories we cherish.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin mixing bowls electric mixer or whisk serving board or platter small bowls for condiments
Allergen Information
This recipe contains milk eggs wheat and tree nuts. Always check cracker and bread ingredients for soy and mustard and review labels for allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides approximately 420 calories 28 g fat 28 g carbohydrates and 15 g protein.
Save to Pinterest This charcuterie board with mini cheesecakes brings charm and joy to any celebration. Enjoy sharing it with loved ones.
Answers to Recipe Questions
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Place meats, cheeses, crackers, bread, fruit, nuts, and condiments in clusters, leaving space for the mini cheesecakes as a sweet centerpiece.
- → Can I swap out any ingredients?
Absolutely, feel free to use your preferred meats, cheeses, fruit, or nuts to suit personal tastes or dietary restrictions.
- → Are the mini cheesecakes best served chilled?
Yes, cool the cheesecakes completely and chill before adding fruit topping for optimal texture and flavor.
- → What wine pairs well with this board?
Crisp sparkling wine or light-bodied reds complement both the savory and sweet components of the platter.
- → What tools will I need for preparation?
You’ll need a mini muffin tin, mixing bowls, an electric mixer or whisk, serving board, and small bowls for condiments.
- → Can vegetarians enjoy this board?
Yes, simply omit the meats; the cheeses, fruit, nuts, bread, and mini cheesecakes are vegetarian-friendly.