Charcuterie boards are already a crowd-pleaser, but if you’re looking to surprise guests at your next gathering, savoury s’mores are an unexpected – and delicious – twist. Think of them as a playful mash-up between a cheese and meat platter and the nostalgic fireside treat, swapping marshmallows and chocolate for warm, melty cheese, cured meats, chutneys, and crackers.
Perfect for long summer evenings around a fire pit or even an indoor gathering with a portable grill, this approach turns a familiar favourite into an interactive, flavour-packed snack.
Building your savoury s’mores board
The key is variety. Lay out an assortment of crackers, cheeses, meats, and spreads so guests can mix and match to their taste. Slice the cheeses thinly enough to melt quickly, and arrange everything attractively on a board or platter.
Here are some flavour combinations to inspire your spread:
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Pizza s’mores – mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, basil on a crisp cracker
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Sweet and spicy brie – brie, prosciutto, hot honey on crostini
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New York deli – Swiss cheese, salami, mustard, pickles on bagel chips
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Cheese and fig – brie with fig jam on melba toast
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Italian-style – fontina, spicy salami, black olives on olive crackers
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Classic gouda – gouda with red pepper jelly on artisan crackers
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Crispy bacon – camembert with smoky bacon on cheese crisps
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Ploughman’s twist – cheddar with apple chutney on water crackers
How to assemble and serve
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Prepare your base – Arrange crackers or bread slices on a board.
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Add spreads – Chutneys, jams, or mustards work beautifully here.
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Melt the cheese – Skewer your cheese and gently heat it over the fire until soft but still holding shape.
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Layer the flavours – Place the cheese on your cracker, add meats, and finish with extra toppings or drizzles.
Tips for the perfect melt
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Use semi-soft cheeses that hold together when warm.
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Don’t overheat – the goal is a gentle melt, not a gooey mess.
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Offer a mix of mild and strong flavours so everyone can find their favourite pairing.
The takeaway: Savoury s’mores are a playful, sociable way to update a classic snack. They’re easy to customise, fun to assemble, and guaranteed to spark conversation – not to mention appetites – at your next get-together.
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