Keto Charcuterie Board

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto friendly charcuterie board recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.

The best homemade charcuterie board combines sweet, savory, salty, and spiced elements. Pick your favorite ingredients, but make them varied for the most delicious flavor and prettiest presentation.

• Meats – I love using Paleovalley 100% Grass Fed Beef Sticks because they taste delicious (in 5 flavors!), but you can also use traditional cured meats like sliced salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, or chorizo.
• Cheeses – Use a combination of hard cheese, semi-hard or semi-soft cheese, and soft cheeses. Cheddar, brie, gouda, manchego, mozzarella, and goat cheese are all delicious options. Get more ideas from my cheese list.
• Low Carb Crackers For Charcuterie Boards – I used flax seed crackers this time, but almond flour crackers, cheese crackers, cheddar parmesan crisps, or pork rinds would be delicious as well.
• Keto Fruit – Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries), cherry tomatoes, and olives are classic options, but you can choose any keto fruits you like — even avocado! I used a mix of black and green olives, but kalamata olives are great, too. Try adding keto fruit dip for another sweet pairing.
• Keto Nuts & Seeds – Try pecans, almonds, macadamia nuts, pumpkin seeds, or any other keto nuts you prefer.
• Garnishes – Use fresh herbs like rosemary for a keto-friendly garnish, or use jams and honey (or keto honey) for a more conventional board.
• Other Options – Peppers, pickled vegetables, and your favorite dips can all add variety to your board, too.

How To Make A Keto Charcuterie Board

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.

• Arrange cheeses. Place the cheeses in a few different areas on a cutting board (I have this one, which is the perfect size for this charcuterie recipe). Brie works well kept in a wheel and sliced into wedges. Hard, semi-hard, and semi-soft cheeses, like cheddar and manchego, can be sliced and then fanned out.
• Add pickled items. Place the olives and mini dill pickles in small bowls and place on the board.
• Place meats. Slice the Paleovalley Beef Sticks into thirds and place in piles on different areas of the board.
• Arrange crackers. Add the flaxseed crackers in a few places on the board and fan out.
• Add berries. Arrange the berries in any larger empty areas.
• Fill in gaps with nuts. Fill in any remaining blank areas with nuts.

TIP: Fan out sliced items, including cheeses, crackers, and any sliced meats, if using. This technique makes it easier to see (and eat) them!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is A Charcuterie Board? A charcuterie board traditionally displays cured meats on a platter, but can also include finger foods and fruits. It’s the perfect pairing of sweet and savory flavors! Many foods on charcuterie boards are naturally low carb, but not all of them… so I’ll show you how to make a homemade charcuterie board with a variety of keto friendly ingredients.
• How To Pronounce Charcuterie Board? There is so much debate over charcuterie board pronunciation! The correct way to say it is shar-coo-tuh-ree.
• Is charcuterie keto friendly? Traditional cured meats in charcuterie, as well as cheeses and berries, are naturally keto friendly. If you’re on keto, avoid higher-carb items such as conventional crackers and high-carb fruits.
• When to serve a charcuterie board? People often use charcuterie boards as an appetizer, but it can also work as a light meal or snack platter. Do what works best for you!
• What size charcuterie board do I need? For this recipe, an extra large board like this works best (plus, it’s so pretty!). You can make smaller spreads using a more average-sized charcuterie board, or if one board is too small, you can also use more than one.

Recipe Variations

Looking for more keto charcuterie board ideas? Try these mouthwatering options:

• Dessert Charcuterie Board – Include options like sugar-free chocolate, ACV gummies, berries, keto graham crackers, sugar-free marshmallows, keto coconut clusters, or keto sugar cookies. And if you want a little more nutrition, you could even add some chocolate fat bombs.
• Breakfast Charcuterie Board – Make keto pancakes or waffles and pair with breakfast meats, homemade nutella, and keto maple syrup.
• Antipasto Charcuterie Board – Pair cheeses like mozzarella balls, provolone, and parmesan with marinated artichoke hearts, marcona almonds, and pepperoni.

More Keto Appetizer Recipes

It doesn’t take much to make an impressive keto appetizer! Try these other ideas:

• Ham Pickle Roll Ups
• Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
• Cheese Ball Recipe
• Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip