The Easiest Low-Carb Keto Charcuterie Board

I’m a big fan of charcuterie boards. Last year I made a 10-minute Valentine’s Charcuterie Dessert Board and it was SO good. I started a keto-friendly lifestyle last June and when I started it I thought that was the end of enjoying yummy desserts. Luckily I’ve learned a lot over the past 8 months and I know now that I can still satisfy my sweet tooth. Today I am sharing how to make an easy and YUMMY low-carb charcuterie board!

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A Low Carb Charcuterie Board Your Whole Family Will Love

You might think if you are following a keto lifestyle that you can’t make things that your family will love. You are wrong. Most of the recipes I make are dinners for everyone and most of the time my kids and husband rave about them. This year I am having my kids over (I have adult kids as well as teens) and I am serving this charcuterie board. I am super excited because I think they will love it PLUS I can eat it too!

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What Foods Can You Serve on a Keto Charcuterie Board?

There are so many foods that go along with a keto and low-carb lifestyle. Here are a few:

• Meats – Salami, Chicken, Prosciutto, Salmon, Pepperoni, Bacon, etc.
• Cheeses — Mozzarella, Swiss, Havarti, Cream Cheese, Brie, etc.
• Nuts – Almonds, Pistachio, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cashews, Etc.
• Olives – I used kalamata olives and garlic stuffed green olives, but as far as I know, any olives are fair game for keto snacks.
• Cheese Crisps (I made my own) But you can also buy Cheese Crisps.
• Berries – Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries.
• Pickles or Cucumbers.
• Eggs – Deviled Eggs, Hard-boiled Eggs.
• Sugar-Free Chocolate – I used ChocZero Chocolate Bark and Peanut Butter Cups here.
• Pork Rinds
• Veggies – celery, cherry tomatoes, Peppers.

How to Arrange Foods on a Charcuterie Board

I know it might seem daunting to create a charcuterie board. If you follow this arrangement, it is actually really easy to put together!

Start with the Center

Start with an item for the center of the board. I created a heart out of pistachio nuts.

Mimic the Edge of the Board with Uniform Items

The next thing I did was I used the salami meats to outline the one side of the board. Then I used the other type of salami to run around the edge of the heart on the opposite side. I also added rolled up prosciutto to the top of the board.

Place Small Bowls of Items on the Board

I used three bowls – one large and two small to corral wet and/or small items like pickles and olives. I spaced them out equally on the board.

Line up Uniform Items Next to Each Other

After the salamis, I lined the peanut butter cups up in a row as well as the cheese crisps. I made the cheese crisps on the bottom. They’re so easy to make – a recipe is coming up on those next week!!

Add Any Other Large Items

I added the different kinds of cheeses to the board evenly on the board.

Fill in Gaps with Small Items

Once all of the larger items are on the board you can fill in the open spaces with small items like candies, chocolates or berries.

Enjoy Your Yummy Charcuterie Board

This idea is perfect as a really great appetizer, or it can also be the whole meal. I made it as an appetizer and for our game night! We will also make heart pizzas with the kids. I won’t be eating those but instead will be snacking on this yummy charcuterie board throughout the night!

More Keto Desserts

Here are a few other keto desserts that would be perfect to make this weekend!

Keto Sugar-Free Lava Cakes

These keto sugar-free lava cakes are SO decadent and good! Soft chocolate cake on the outside, with a gooey chocolate center!

Keto Peanut Butter Cups

These are my favorite snack when I have a craving after dinner. I make a big batch and keep them in my freezer. So yummy as a dessert!

xoxo

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Foodie!

Wood and Marble Wood Charcuterie Board

Every foodie needs a wood cutting board. Perfect for prepping food as well as serving and for making the ultimate entertaining charcuterie board. I love this one because the marble accent is beautiful with the wood and really elevates this board. PLUS this board will look so pretty in the kitchen as an accent! Check out my Low-Carb Charcuterie Board for inspiration!

Platters and Boards Book for the Foodie

This is my favorite charcuterie board book! So many creative and unique charcuterie board ideas and the styling of the boards is gorgeous! This book and the charcuterie board above would be an amazing Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, newlywed gift or birthday gift for anyone on your list that loves to entertain or as a housewarming gift!

Haden Electric Kettle

This is the kettle that I gifted my mom and sisters for Christmas last year! We went on a girl’s trip to england and scotland where every place we stayed had a kettle. This one has a temperature reader on the front and it heats up without a stove. It’s great for making a quick cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate!

Copper Measuring Cups

Measuring cups can be beautiful and useful! The foodie in your life will love using these beautiful copper measuring cups and spoons as they create their delicious confections!

Sparkling Soda Maker

Elevate water by making it sparkling water! It’s so easy with this nifty gadget. Sparkling water is beautiful to serve with a gorgeous meal or anytime!

Indoor Hydroponic Garden

Anyone who loves to cook will tell you that fresh herbs are the ultimate way to season food. Now your foodie can grow herbs indoors all year round with this AeroGarden.

Pink Dutch Oven Casserole with Lid

A dutch oven is essential for cooking stews, soups and even bread! This pink casserole dish creates more flavorful food through even temperatures. And the pink is so pretty sitting on the stove. This casserole dish comes in many different colors!

Colorful Dessert Plates

Any foodie will tell you that presentation is everything! Gift your foodie with these beautiful clear plates that come in a rainbow of colors.

Colorful Fringe Napkins

Of course colorful plates need matching napkins. These inexpensive napkins are pretty and will make any gathering festive!

Rattan Pitcher and Cups

Rattan and Bohemian is all the rage right now. I love it because it speaks to my casual entertaining style. I love setting everything out on a table and letting my guest graze their way through charcuterie boards, dishes and dips. Fill this carafe with sparkling or iced water and it will pair nicely with the wood tones in your serving boards.

The Modern Bohemian Entertaining Book

This is one of my favorite entertaining books right now! I love the casual vibe as well as the textures of the items / So many great entertaining ideas are inside!

Terra Cotta Dipping Bowls

Dipping bows are a staple for corralling dips and small items inside of a charcuterie board. I love the enamel colors in these bowls.

Rattan Serving Tray

One of my favorite trays right now. Use it as a charcuterie board or a way of serving breads, rolls or pastries. It also is a great idea for serving your loved ones breakfast in bed!

Moscow Mule Mugs

Elevate your drinks by serving them in these pretty copper mugs. Of course you can create moscow mules, but iced tea or lemonade would look so pretty served with a sprig of mint!

Cookbook/Tablet/iPad Stand

Your foodie will love this gorgeous wood stand to display their cookbooks as they are creating! It also will house a tablet.

Mastering Pasta Cookbook

I am obsessed with Stanley Tucci’s show – Searching for Italy!! Have you watched it yet?? He explores all of the provinces of Italy and shares techniques for making pasta and other dishes. The show has really awakened a desire to make homemade pasta. If I can’t visit Italy right now, I can create an Italian feast at home!

Wood Serving Tray

I love a beautiful tray! It’s great for keeping fresh fruit on my counter but also for serving food! I would serve my homemade pasta delights on this tray! The pasta cookbook above and this tray would make an epic gift!

Chocolate Bon Bons and Macarons Package

Your foodie might spend all of their time creating a delightful feast. How wonderful would it be to give them these gorgeous desserts? Macarons are the ultimate end to a gorgeous meal.

Ina Garten Modern Comfort Food Cookbook

Ina Garten is one of my favorite foodies to follow. I love her shows and every cookbook she has create is filled with wonderful ideas. This one is one of my favorites because it’s chock full of comfort food like soups which are my favorite when it’s cold.

Truff Variety Hot Sauces

I love adding spice to food. Tese sauces are infused with incredible flavor. This set of Truff contains a bottle of the classic Truff Hot Sauce, Truff Hotter Sauce, and the seasonal White Truff. It’s the perfect gift for the hot sauce lovers in your life looking for a unique addition to their collection, for the flavor and heat seekers, or of course, for yourself.

Salami Bouquet

Instead of flowers, how about showering your foodie with meat?? This is such a fun idea and comes with 6 TYPES – Cacciatore, Chorizo Rioja, Loukanika, Saucisson Sec, Salami Nola, Saucisson D’Alsace. Perfect for creating all kinds of meals and charcuterie boards.

Bamboo Spice Rack with 30 Spice Jars

Spices are the tools in creating flavorful food. Help your foodie corral their spices into this pretty spice rack. It’s pretty enough to leave out on the countertop or a kitchen shelf. And the handy stickers will help organize all of the spices!

Milk Frother Latte Art kit

Whether your foodie loves whipping up a batch of coffee, London Fog tea, cappuccinos or a good old fashioned hot cocoa, they will love adding frothed milk to their creations and creating art to their warm drinks!

Chef Apron with Pockets

Every chef needs the ultimate apron! This one is my favorite because it’s study , adjustable and there are pockets for everything! I use mine when I cook but also when I craft and DIY!

SMEG Mixer

I might be obsessed with SMEGs! They are so adorable. And They come in all different colors. I love this SMEG mixer.

Haden Toaster

This is the toaster my kids gave me for Christmas last year and I am obsessed with it!! The reason I love it is it’s heavy duty and can toast anything with wide openings. I toast bread but also huge bagels and even waffles! I can also defrost and there is a separate setting for my bagels which gets them heated all the way through without burning the outside. It’s the best!

Beekeepers Honey Sample Gift Box

Honey is one of my favorite ways to flavor dishes. I love these honeys which come in Blackberry, clover, wildflower, cacao flavors. Yum! It’s a gorgeous gift set and perfect for a small gift for a co-worker, neighbor, babysitter or friend!

Immersion Blender

My immersion blender is another item I can’t live without. I use it especially in cooking soups. Soups are my favorite meal to make in the colder months.

Salt and Pepper Cellars on a Wood Tray

An essential foodie item is a salt and pepper cellar. I keep mine out right by my stove and it’s so easy to add a pinch of salt or pepper as I am cooking!

Those are my favorite ideas for the chef, entertainer or foodie in your life!

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More Gift Ideas!

Here are more ideas for the home lover and traveler!

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Gift Ideas for the Home Lover

Things that will spark joy for your mom, sister or friend who loves making their home a special and welcoming haven!

Which one is your favorite?? And let me know if you have items I should add to this list! I’d love to hear your recommendations!!

Have a Beautiful Day!

xoxo

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A Sweet Spinoff on the Traditional Charcuterie Board

Do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? We usually have a nice dinner with the kids. This year I’m adding a Sweetheart Dessert Board. This is a spinoff on the traditional meat and cheese charcuterie board. For dessert I am making this fun smorgasbord of delightful desserts. And the best part is that it only takes 10 minutes to put this board together!

20 Fabulous Charcuterie Board Ideas

I’m joining some friends and we are all sharing festive Charcuterie ideas!! Scroll down to the end of the post to go directly to all of the ideas!

Valentine’s Dessert Charcuterie Board Only Takes 10 Minutes to Assemble

I took a variety of pre-made treats and arranged them together for a fast dessert idea,You can add whatever desserts your family or friends like.

What Desserts Do You Include in a Dessert Charcuterie Board?

You can shop at your local grocery store to gather items for your dessert board. For this dessert board I shopped at two stores – Trader Joes and my local grocery store. And of course, you can make homemade cookies and treats too! Items I used on this board are — a heart cake, ring cookies, chocolate hearts, XO gummy candies, SweetTart heart candies, tiny chocolate heart cookies, heart-shaped peppermint patties.

How Do You Assemble a 10 Minute Valentine’s Charcuterie Board?

Pick a Platter

First, decide what type of platter or board you want to use. For this board I chose a large white scalloped shallow serving dish. You can any shape of serving board — circle, oval, square or rectangle.

Arrange the Largest Item

I served a pretty heart-shaped cake on my dessert board. I placed the cake on the board first.

Layer Multiple Items in a Row

Items like cookies and larger candies look great arranged neatly in a row. I started with my larger sugar cookies and ran two rows of them in curving lines that mimic’d the curve of my tray. Then I did the same thing with the bigger candies like my heart chocolates and heart-shaped peppermint candies.

Place Small Items in Bowls

I put the gummy XO candies and SweetTart candies in small bowls to keep them contained.

Add Clusters of Smaller Items

Fill in the rest of the board with smaller items. Smaller items like small cookies and candies look good on a dessert board in clusters. You can pile them up and make the board look full with these smaller items.

What Occasions Would You Make a Dessert Charcuterie Board For?

You can make a charcuterie board like this for Valentine’s, but sweet dessert boards are great for any occasion. You can make one instead of a traditional dessert for a special dinner, they are fun for any party (especially birthdays) and I love making dessert boards for family game nights!

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Have a SWEET Day!

xoxo

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