Reindeer Charcuterie Platter (Printable Version)

Nordic platter featuring smoked reindeer, cheeses, and flavorful sides for sophisticated entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 5.3 oz thinly sliced smoked reindeer
02 - 3.5 oz reindeer salami, sliced

→ Cheeses

03 - 3.5 oz aged Gouda, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
05 - 3.5 oz soft goat cheese, cut into rounds

→ Accompaniments

06 - 3.5 oz pickled mushrooms
07 - 3.5 oz lingonberry jam
08 - 2.1 oz cornichons
09 - 1.4 oz whole grain mustard
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 apple, cored and sliced
12 - 1 handful walnuts
13 - 1 handful rye crisps or gluten-free crackers
14 - Fresh dill or microgreens, for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place the smoked reindeer and reindeer salami in folds or rolls on a large serving board.
02 - Arrange the aged Gouda, blue cheese, and soft goat cheese in separate sections to allow easy slicing and serving.
03 - Distribute pickled mushrooms, lingonberry jam, cornichons, whole grain mustard, and thinly sliced red onion in small bowls or clusters around the board.
04 - Fan out apple slices and scatter walnuts in between the meats and cheeses to add texture and flavor.
05 - Position rye crisps or gluten-free crackers near the edges of the board for easy access.
06 - Finish by garnishing with fresh dill or microgreens prior to serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Features unique, authentic Nordic ingredients like smoked reindeer and lingonberry jam.
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking involved, perfect for last-minute entertaining.
  • Offers a beautiful presentation that invites sharing and conversation.
  • Gluten-free adaptation available with gluten-free crackers.
02 -
  • Use a sharp cheese knife for clean slices and easy serving.
  • Pre-slice all ingredients before assembling to save time during presentation.
  • Serve chilled to maintain freshness, especially for cheeses and meats.
  • Offer serving forks or toothpicks to make it easy for guests to pick up items without mixing flavors.
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