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This chocolate charcuterie board is a chocolate lover’s dream! Enjoy a chocolatey assortment of cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels, and fruit, along with decadent sauces for dipping!

Calling all chocolate lovers because this charcuterie board is for you! This dessert board is perfect for any gathering or celebration and your guests will LOVE the rich and endless options for them to indulge. If you need more ideas for delicious chocolate desserts to take to a party then I have some good ones! This cake is a must, these brownies are amazing, and this fudge is always a crowd favorite.

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The BEST Chocolate Board

This chocolate charcuterie board is absolutely perfect for any party or get-together this season. It’s large enough to feed a crowd and you can put enough things on it that there is something for everyone. My favorite part of this board is that the possibilities are endless. Feel free to add anything to the board that is made with chocolate or that pairs well with chocolate. This board is so fun to make!

I love making a charcuterie board for any occasion or holiday! It only takes a few minutes to put together and when you’re done it looks like a million bucks! If you are looking for more ideas to arrange a charcuterie board, then check out this fun Christmasdessert board,thisclassic board,or thisthemedone!

Start With Sauces On a Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Dipping is the best part of any charcuterie board! Start by filling the board with delicious dips to add even more decadence to the board. Your guests will love dipping their fruit and drizzling more chocolate over their selections. Get creative with your sauces. I like to include a white chocolate sauce as well as a dark chocolate sauce. This dessert board is so versatile and your guests will appreciate the options!

  • Chocolate Sauce
  • White Chocolate Sauce
  • Nutella

It’s Time For More Chocolate

After all, this is a chocolate charcuterie board, so it’s obvious who the star of the show is. Chocolate candy in all shapes and sizes is a must! Choose any variation of candy you and your guests will like. You really can’t go wrong here. When you walk down the candy aisle the ideas will start flowing. You’ll want all the yummy treats for your board. Display all of your favorite chocolate candy and sweets in one place!Here are a few I chose to use.

  • V Chocolates Little Mints
  • Bark Thins
  • HomemadeChocolate Bark
  • Carmilia Milk ChocolateOval Shape
  • Assorted Truffles of choice

What Fruits Do I Use for a Chocolate Charcuterie Board?

The fruit may be my favorite part of this charcuterie board! I love adding color, texture, and taste so that I can bring in a little something for everyone! It also adds some fruity options for guests that don’t love chocolate. I chose berries for this board because it complements chocolate perfectly. But any kind of fruit can be added to your board. Fruit and chocolate are a match made in heaven!

  • Raspberries
  • Pomegranate Seeds
  • Strawberries
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Add Some Delicious Cookies

Cookies add delicious texture and variety to your charcuterie board. There are so many fun cookie flavors that are covered or drizzled in chocolate. I chose caramel, hazelnut, and dark chocolate sea salt cookies, but you can choose any variety of cookies you want. Choose cookie flavors for every palate because your guests will love all of the variety! Here are the cookies I included on my board.

  • Belgian Boys Chocolate Caramel Cookie Tarts
  • Pirouline Chocolate Hazelnut Wafers
  • Milano Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

Chocolate Covered Nuts and Pretzels

Fill in all the spaces on the charcuterie board with smaller ingredients like pretzels and almonds. I love using any kind of chocolate-covered nuts for this board. Chocolate-covered dried fruit like raisins and blueberries would also be delicious. Have fun scattering all these goodies around the board because everyone is going to want a taste of everything! Anything that goes with chocolate works for this board.

  • Chocolate Covered Pretzelsdark and white
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • V Chocolates Little Caramel Pretzels

How to Make a Chocolate Charcuterie Board

Now it’s time to arrange and assemble your board! Have fun with it because everyone is going to love this board. Follow my step-by-step instructions below. I walk you through every detail to make this charcuterie board a success! Once you make this beautiful board, it will be hard not to pick at it before your guests arrive because it will be so tempting! I can’t wait for you to make this board.

  1. Arrange the Sauces: On a large wooden board add the bowls of sauces. Arrange them evenly throughout the board.
  2. Add the Fruit: Add the pomegranate seeds to a small bowl. Place the bowl on the board then fill in the spaces with raspberries and strawberries.
  3. Add Cookies, Chocolates, Almonds, and Pretzels: Add the cookies, almonds, pretzels, and truffles to the board. Evenly space the ingredients on the board for variety then enjoy!

Charcuterie Board Tips

This chocolate charcuterie board is the best dessert all year-round. I love making this board for the holidays because I always have a party to go to. When I show up with this charcuterie board I am the most popular person in the room! Here are a few ideas on how to make this board your own!

  • Use a Variety of Chocolate:Make sure you use different types of chocolate. Not everyone likes dark, so make sure you have milk and white options. Choose high-quality chocolate for chocolate connoisseurs.
  • Add Different Fruit:If you have bowls of dipping sauce, add all kinds of fruit! Any fruit dipped in chocolate is delicious. Add sliced bananas or apples for dipping.
  • Make it Kid-Friendly:For a charcuterie board that your kids will love, so add some kid-friendly treats. Chocolate-drizzled Rice Krispy treats would be a favorite for the kiddos!
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Storing the Leftovers

I like to keep the packaging from the ingredients so it makes restoring them easy and convenient. It’s easy to place leftovers back in the original packaging or simply store the ingredients in zip-lock bags and then keep them in a dry cool place. It makes snacking the next day easy when you have a sweet tooth! Be sure to store leftover fruit in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

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No Wood Board? No Problem!

You don’t have to have an expensivewood charcuterie board to achieve this chocolate charcuterie board. The display of sweets will speak for itself, so it doesn’t matter what is under it all. Be creative and use whatever you have on hand! Here is a list of ideas for you to create the best board.

  • Baking Sheet:Rectangle shapes work too! Just grab a cookie baking sheet then start arranging your chocolate.
  • Pizza Pan:The round shape does the job! A pizza pan is perfect.
  • Large Platter:You most likely have a large platter in your cupboard. A large platter for serving your turkey perhaps?
  • Large Cutting Board:A large cutting board works too! With any luck, it’s already wood.
  • Butcher Paper:Slap some brown butcher paper on your kitchen counter. Then make it look beautiful with your dessert board.
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More Decadent Chocolate Desserts

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The Ultimate Chocolate Charcuterie Board

By: Alyssa Rivers

This chocolate charcuterie board is a chocolate lover's dream! Enjoy a chocolatey assortment of cookies, truffles, chocolate-covered pretzels, and fruit, along with decadent sauces for dipping!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

Sauces:

  • Chocolate Sauce
  • White Chocolate Sauce
  • Nutella

Chocolates:

  • V Chocolates Little Mints
  • Bark Thins
  • Homemade Chocolate Bark Reynolds Link
  • Carmilia Milk Chocolate Oval Shape
  • Assorted Truffles of choice

Cookies:

  • Belgian Boys Chocolate Caramel Cookie Tarts
  • Pirouline Chocolate Hazelnut Wafers
  • Milano Dark Chocolate Sea Salt

Fruit:

Chocolate Covered Nuts and Pretzels:

  • V Chocolates Little Caramel Pretzels
  • Chocolate Covered Pretzels dark and white
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds

Instructions

  • On a large wooden board add the bowls of sauces. Arrange them evenly throughout the board.

  • Add the cookies, chocolate-covered almonds, pretzels, and truffles to the board. Evenly space the ingredients for variety.

  • Add the pomegranate seeds to a small bowl. Place the bowl on the board and fill in the spaces with raspberries and strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 0.4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 46mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert

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Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

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FAQs

What chocolate is best for charcuterie board? ›

To make a chocolate charcuterie board at home, start with a variety of chocolates in different flavors and textures, such as dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate. Try ruby chocolate for a visual pink pop. You can also include other sweet treats like truffles, chocolate-covered fruits and nuts.

What are three tips for making your own charcuterie board? ›

  1. Tip #1: Start With How Many People You'll Be Serving. ...
  2. Tip #2: Visit Your Local Cheese Shop. ...
  3. Tip #3: Choose a Variety of Textures, Milk Types, and Cured Styles for your Charcuterie Board. ...
  4. Tip #4: Get Creative With Shapes & Colors. ...
  5. Tip #5: Choose Wines from the Same Region as Your Cheeses.

How do you make a high end charcuterie board? ›

You'll want at least one cracker or piece of bread for every slice of meat. Extras — pickles, spreads, nuts, fruits — should all be plentiful. It's OK if they out-number your meats and cheeses, since your guests may want to play with different flavor combos in each bite.

What are the best 3 cheeses for a charcuterie board? ›

Here's some of the best cheese for charcuterie boards: Hard cheese: chunks of parmesan, aged gouda, asiago. Firm cheese: gruyere, comte, manchego, colby, cheddar. Semi-soft cheese: havarti, butterkäse, muenster.

What do you put on a chocolate board? ›

Fan out fruit and cheese slices, crackers, and cookies for visual appeal and easy grabbing. Fill in the gaps with smaller components: chocolates, nuts, dried fruit. Add accoutrements. Small knives or spoons for serving, small plates and napkins for you and your dessert buddies.

How do you display chocolate on a plate? ›

You can use a nice 3-tier platter and place different types of chocolates on each tier: Truffles, fudge and assorted. It's also a nice idea mix and match chocolates on a large wooden cheese board, stone or ceramic platter. Whichever you choose, the chocolates will be the star. Enjoy!

What finger foods go with a charcuterie board? ›

Antipasto Tray
  • Desired cured meats.
  • Bold cheese (we used cubed feta and goat cheese)
  • Pickled or fresh veggies.
  • Dried and fresh fruits like dates, apricots, figs, and plums.
  • Olives.
  • Bread slices or crackers.
  • Herbed nuts.
Nov 16, 2023

What is the 3 3 3 3 rule for charcuterie board? ›

What is the 3-3-3-3 Rule for Charcuterie Boards? No matter the style of the wood charcuterie board, you can always follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should have three meats, three cheeses, three starch options, and three accompaniments, such as fruit, nuts, or veggies.

What are 5 things to avoid on a charcuterie board? ›

5 Mistakes You are Making on Your Charcuterie Board
  • Peppers: Whether green, red, or yellow, peppers are best avoided. ...
  • Tricky vegetables: Namely, tomatoes or Asparagus. ...
  • Jalapeno stuffed olives (or anything too spicy): Very hot foods simply don't work well with most wines, and they can overwhelm your taste buds.

What is the secret to charcuterie? ›

In addition to balancing flavors (sweet, salty, sour), you also want to balance textures. For cheese, you'll want something hard, medium and soft. For meat, pair a thinly sliced meat (like prosciutto) with something a bit denser (like a salami) and something more spreadable (like a pate).

How do you make a charcuterie board look professional? ›

Charcuterie Board Styling Tips & Tricks
  1. Consult the guest list. ...
  2. Work with uneven numbers. ...
  3. Keep organized. ...
  4. Start with your bowls or round shapes. ...
  5. Next, move on to your biggest pieces and arrange by category. ...
  6. Avoid same category items touching. ...
  7. Move and adjust as you go. ...
  8. Fill final empty spaces with nuts.
Nov 24, 2021

How do you curl meat for charcuterie board? ›

The Quarter-Fold

This works for many different types of meats of various sizes. Take a slice, fold it directly in half, then in half again to make a rough equilateral triangle with one rounded edge. With these quarters you can create a variety of textures on the cheese board.

What is the best chocolate for chocolate molds? ›

It's always best to use chocolate products rich in cocoa butter. We prefer to use craft melting chocolate like our TCHO chocolate discs for baking. The good news is, you can always use dark chocolate or milk chocolate discs for your candy molds. If you're a fan, you can also use white chocolate.

What material makes the best charcuterie board? ›

Woods such as teak, hard maple, American Cherry, Olive, and acacia are ideal. Other materials that make the best charcuterie boards include kitchen slate, marble & bamboo.

What should every charcuterie board have? ›

This includes cooked and cured meat products like hams, sausages, terrines, and pâtés. While traditionally that was the jest of it, these days a charcuterie board implies a spread of cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, spreads, crackers, and breads.

What kind of spread is good for a charcuterie board? ›

Dips and jams or preserves will balance out your salty and dry meats and cheeses. Consider offering some fig spread or apricot jam, as they pair divinely with many different charcuterie eats. Stone ground mustard, hummus, and honey are also popular attractions on a charcuterie board.

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