Kristy’s O’Shea’s Charcuterie Board

Looking to create an impressive centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious? Kristy’s O’Shea’s Charcuterie Board is the perfect blend of savory bites, sweet treats, and beautiful colors—perfect for any gathering. With a mix-and-match selection of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, chocolates, and flavorful extras (including O’Shea’s fan favorites), this board transforms simple ingredients into a stunning grazing experience.

Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, planning a girls’ night, or bringing a dish to a family get-together, this easy guide helps you build a balanced, irresistible spread every time.

🧀 Ingredients (Pick 2–3 From Each Category)

1. Cheeses

• Aged cheddar
• Brie
• Gouda
• Goat cheese
• Blue cheese
• Havarti

2. Meats

• Prosciutto
• Salami (Genoa or Soppressata)
• Pepperoni
• Capicola
• Chorizo

3. Fresh Fruits

• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Apples (thin-sliced)
• Pears
• Orange slice

4. Dried Fruits & Nuts

• O’Shea’s Roasted Almonds
• O’Shea’s Redskins
• O’Shea’s Roasted Pecans
• Pistachios
• Dried apricots
• Dried cranberries

5. Crackers & Bread

• Water crackers
• Sliced baguette
• Pita chips
• Breadsticks

6. Extras (Flavor Boosters)

• Olives
• Pickles
• Honey
• Fig jam
• O’Shea’s Caramel corn (Pennsylvania Crunch)

7. Chocolates (Flavor Boosters)

• Milk & Dark Caramel Sea Salt
• Almond Bark
• Raspberry Butter Cream
• Peanut Clusters
• O’Shea’s Solid Chocolate squares w/ imprint design or Nonpareils
• Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

🍽 Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Choose Your Board

Use a wooden board, marble slab, or even a large platter.

Size depends on how many you’re feeding:

• Small board: 2–4 people
• Medium: 6–8
• Large: 10–15

2. Start With Bowls

Place small bowls first (for olives, jams, nuts).

This gives structure and anchors your layout.

3. Add the Cheeses

Place cheeses spaced around the board.

Tip:

• Cut some pieces in advance so guests don’t hesitate to dig in.
• Leave some wedges whole for a rustic look.

4. Fold or Roll the Meats

Create visual texture:

• Fold salami into quarters
• Roll prosciutto gently
• Fan pepperoni slices

Place meats near different cheeses.

5. Add Fruits

Add pops of color with fresh fruit.

Cluster grapes; scatter berries; tuck in apple slices.

6. Add Crackers & Bread

Place in little stacks or fanned-out lines.

Keep some near each cheese/meat section.

7. Fill Gaps with Chocolates & Extras

Nuts, chocolates, cornichon pickles, or herbs.

This makes the board look full and abundant.

🌿 Make It Beautiful

• Add sprigs of rosemary or thyme
• Use a drizzle of honey over brie

✨ Quick Formula for Success

3 cheeses + 2 meats + 2 fruits + crackers + 3 extras + 3 Chocolates = Perfect Charcuterie Board

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Matt and Kristy Brubaker

Matt and Kristy Brubaker are the husband-and-wife team and fourth-generation owners of O’Shea’s Candies. They remain fully active in the business while raising their three children: Bryce, who is studying to be a software engineer; Riley, pursuing her master’s in corporate marketing; and Grace, whose passion is basketball. Matt draws on nearly 20 years of experience at Fortune 500 chocolate giant The Hershey Company, while Kristy holds a master’s in Early Childhood Development and has a background in education. Together, they blend business with educational insight—proof that opposites not only attract, they make a perfect team in chocolate.

They believe business should be fun, customers should feel like friends, and great ideas can come from anywhere. They value all associates and embrace a model where everyone contributes.

When they’re not working, you’ll find them running, traveling, sampling new chocolate desserts, or laughing with their kids and family. They look forward to leading O’Shea’s into its upcoming 100th-year centennial celebration.

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