Description
Hosting a Fourth of July party? 🇺🇸 This Patriotic Charcuterie Board is packed with fresh strawberries, blueberries, creamy cheeses, savory meats, crunchy crackers, pretzels, and festive red, white, and blue snacks. It’s an easy no-cook appetizer that’s perfect for BBQs, cookouts, family gatherings, and summer celebrations. Beautiful, delicious, and ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Cheeses
- 8 oz white cheddar cheese, sliced
- 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
Meats
- 6 oz sliced salami
- 6 oz sliced pepperoni
Fresh Fruit
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
Crackers & Crunch
- 1 box assorted crackers
- 2 cups pretzel twists
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
Sweet Touches
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup white chocolate-covered pretzels (optional)
Extras
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- ¼ cup blueberry preserves
- Star-shaped white cheddar slices (optional)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry all fresh berries.
Slice the strawberries in half.
Place the strawberry jam and blueberry preserves into two small serving bowls.
Position them on opposite sides of a large wooden serving board.
Arrange the cheeses around the board.
Mix sliced cheese, cubes, and mozzarella pearls to create different textures.
Fold the salami into ribbons or simple roses.
Arrange pepperoni in small overlapping stacks beside the cheeses.
Scatter strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries evenly across the board.
Use the berries to fill larger open spaces.
Add crackers, pretzels, and pretzel sticks throughout the board.
Keep similar items grouped together.
Fill the remaining gaps with mini marshmallows and white chocolate pretzels.
Add rosemary sprigs and star-shaped cheese for a festive finish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Assemble within 1–2 hours of serving.
- Pat fruit completely dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Use seasonal berries for the best flavor.
- Replace any ingredient with your family’s favorite snacks.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg