A beautiful charcuterie board with creamy Brie, savory prosciutto, sweet jam, fresh fruit, and artisan crackers for the grown-ups—plus a simple Little Plate made with many of the same ingredients for toddlers and children. It's an effortless way to gather everyone around the same table with something they'll love.
⏱ Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6–8 adults + 2–4 children
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
Family Table
- 1 wheel Brie
- 4 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- 1 small jar fig jam or raspberry preserves
- Assorted artisan crackers
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup mixed nuts
- Honey, for drizzling
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
Little Plate
- 4 oz mild cheddar cheese, cubed
- 4 oz oven-roasted turkey, rolled into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup cucumber rounds
- Whole wheat crackers
- ¼ cup blueberries
- Plain hummus, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the Brie near the center of a large serving board.
- Fold the prosciutto into loose ribbons and place beside the Brie.
- Spoon the jam into a small bowl and add it to the board.
- Arrange the crackers around the outside, then fill the remaining spaces with grapes, strawberries, mixed nuts, and any additional accompaniments you'd like to include.
- Drizzle the Brie lightly with honey and garnish the board with fresh rosemary just before serving.
- For the Little Plate, arrange the turkey, cheese, fruit, cucumbers, and crackers into small sections on a divided plate or tray. Serve with hummus if desired.
Quick Notes
- Quarter grapes before serving to toddlers and young children.
- Whole nuts are a choking hazard and should only be served on the Family Table.
- Swap turkey for shredded chicken or ham if preferred.
- Add seasonal fruits, vegetables, or your favorite cheeses to customize the board.
- This board is perfect for family nights, holidays, baby showers, playdates, and casual entertaining.
Little Plate
The best family meals happen when everyone gathers around the same table. With a few simple swaps, little ones can enjoy many of the same fresh ingredients as the grown-ups while practicing independence and trying new foods.
Recommended Ages
12 months and older
Development Skills
- Fine motor development
- Pincer grasp
- Self-feeding
- Decision making
- Food exploration
- Independence at mealtime
Conversation Starters
- Which food is your favorite?
- Can you find something red?
- What food feels crunchy?
- How many crackers do you have?
- Which fruit is the sweetest?
Easy Learning Extension
Sort the foods by color, count the blueberries, compare crunchy and soft foods, or talk about where each food comes from. These simple conversations naturally build vocabulary, early math skills, and curiosity during mealtime.
Little Plate Tip
You don't need to make two separate meals. Simply build the Family Table first, then set aside toddler-friendly portions before adding ingredients like prosciutto and mixed nuts. Everyone enjoys the same gathering, just in a way that's appropriate for their age.