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Try Your Luck at a St. Patrick's Day Cheese & Charcuterie Board

Everyone is a little Irish on to St. Patrick’s Day. Known for its parades, traditions, shamrocks, leprechauns and the color green, St. Patty’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday for Irish and non-Irish alike. Let's create a fun St. Patrick's themed cheese and charcuterie board for the festivities.
Active Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: Charcuterie Art, cheese, Decorative Food, food styling, Party Food, St. Patrick's Day

Equipment

  • 1 Wooden Cheese Board
  • 2 Small Bowls or Ramekins
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Wire Slicer optional
  • 1 Shamrock Cookie Cutter
  • 1 Mini Plastic Cauldron

Materials

Cheeses

  • 1 Wedge Pesto Gouda
  • 1 Wedge Irish Porter Cheddar
  • 1 Wedge Champagne Cheddar
  • 1 Log Herb Goat Cheese
  • 1 Round Brie
  • Marinated Mozzarella Balls

Fruits & Veggies

  • Olives
  • 1 Kiwi
  • 1 Green Apple
  • 1 Cucumber
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Green Grapes

Nuts & Sweets

  • Unshelled Pistachios
  • Rolos
  • Pistachio Macarons
  • Dried Kiwi

Garnishes

  • Rosemary Sprigs
  • Bay Leaves

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife or handheld cheese wire, slice the top of the brie off (about 1/4 inch). On the top part of the brie that you just sliced off, using a  shamrock cookie cutter, create your cutout.
    Tip: Re-purpose the cookie cutter and place it on your board to fill with nuts later on.
  • Using a sharp knife or wire slicer, remove the cheese from the rind. Cube the cheese you removed. Place your waxy rind on your board and fill with the cheese cubes. Fill two small bowls or ramekins with the olives and marinated mozzarella.
  • Plate the rest of your cheeses on your board.
  • Your fruits and veggies are up next. Tip for plating  grapes - if you can't find a good bunch, cut the bunch apart and layer to create your own "bunch."
  • Next add your dried fruits, chocolates and macarons. 
  • Lastly, add your garnishes and greenery.