Easy July 4th Charcuterie Board Recipe with Strawberries and Brie
A simple, fresh, and festive charcuterie board featuring strawberries, blueberries, creamy brie, and assorted crackers, perfect for summer gatherings and July 4th celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Fresh blueberries, washed and drained
- Brie cheese, about 8 ounces
- Assorted crackers (water crackers, multigrain, or buttery rounds)
- Sliced cured meats (optional, such as prosciutto or salami)
- Raw almonds or walnuts, a small handful (optional)
- Honey, for drizzling
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Gently wash the strawberries and blueberries. Hull and halve the strawberries. Drain the blueberries well on paper towels to avoid excess moisture.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the brie into wedges or smaller slices depending on your board size.
- Lay out your crackers in clusters or lines on the board, leaving space around them for easy grabbing.
- If using cured meats, fold or roll slices and place them near the crackers.
- Artistically scatter the strawberries and blueberries around the board in small piles.
- Place a small ramekin with raw almonds or walnuts on the board. Drizzle honey lightly over the brie or serve it in a small dish with a honey dipper.
- Add a few fresh mint leaves here and there for garnish.
- Step back and check for balance—make sure colors and textures are evenly spread and adjust as needed.
Notes
Remove brie from the fridge about 20 minutes before serving for a creamier texture. Pat berries dry to prevent sogginess. Keep crackers separate from moist ingredients until serving. For vegan adaptation, use plant-based cheese and gluten-free crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One quarter of the a
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 250350
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 912
Keywords: charcuterie board, July 4th, strawberries, blueberries, brie, easy appetizer, summer recipe, picnic food, crowd-pleaser