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Mandala Charcuterie Board
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Nine perfect rings, one hypnotic circle, built out from a whole brie.
- Serves
- 12–15
- Board
- 36–40 in across
- Prep
- 2 hours
- Cost
- $100–$130
- Level
- 3 of 5
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Impossible Boards, with 24 more showpiece boards. The book has the full shopping list, the layout, all eight build steps with the trick that makes the shape work, and easy, budget and luxe versions.
Why it works
Each ring repeats one tiny pattern all the way around: salami roses, prosciutto roses, Manchego wedges, cheddar diamonds, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and berries. Repetition is what makes it look so precise.
It's rated 3 of 5 because it only takes patience, not skill. A round board 36 to 40 inches across gives it room, and every guest can reach every ring.
Timeline
- Day beforeCut the white cheese wedges and cheddar diamonds, roll the prosciutto and salami roses, and slice the cucumbers. Store each separately.
- 2 hours beforeSet the brie and build the rings from the center out.
- + 1 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How do you make a mandala charcuterie board?
Start with a whole brie in the center and build rings outward, each one repeating a single pattern of meat, cheese or fruit all the way around.
What size board do I need?
A round board 36 to 40 inches across.
Can I make it ahead?
Make the meat roses and cut the cheese the day before. Keep meat, cheese and cut fruit out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. For a long party, build half, keep the refill in the fridge and top it up halfway through.
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Want more ideas? Read How to Make a Salami Rose (Step-by-Step with Photos) or Charcuterie Board Presentation: How to Make a Board Look as Good as It Tastes.