Ditch the traditional and embrace something exciting with this Birthday Charcuterie Board. A fun display of colors, sweets, and decorations to make your, or your guest's, birthday extra special this year.
If you like charcuterie boards, try this valentine's day charcuterie board, christmas charcuterie board, fall charcuterie board, thanksgiving charcuterie board, or this hocus pocus charcuterie board.
Why I love this birthday board
- Visual feast: Not only is this dessert board delicious, it makes the perfect centerpiece to any special occasion. Just like this charcuterie tree.
- It's customizable: Like this New Year's Eve charcuterie board, you can customize it with whatever ingredients you'd like.
- Easy to make: You can throw this snack board together in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
- An interactive celebration: This board encourages mingling and interactive snacking at a birthday celebration, unlike the traditional cake cutting. For more color in service, you can also serve our rainbow charcuterie board and rainbow fruit platter.
How to make a birthday charcuterie board
Display cakes: Place the mini cakes, cupcakes, or birthday cake on cake stands throughout the board. This will give the board a better visual appeal and make it easier for guests to help themselves.
Add the cotton candy: Tear apart the cotton candy and add little clouds around the board. I like to add them below the cake stands.
Fill in the gaps: Using small bowls to hold things like gum balls, fill in the gaps around the board. Feel
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Decorations and details: Add bubble gum tape, suckers, candles, ribbon, sprinkles, etc. to finalize the dessert tray.
Pro tip: You can make this board any theme or color scheme you'd like.
Make ahead and storage instructions
Can I make a charcuterie board ahead of time? Yes, you can make this dessert charcuterie board a few hours in advance. However it can be hard to transport the board so if you're making it ahead of time, make it at the party site.
How to store leftovers: It depends on what birthday treats you choose to put on the board. Candies, gum balls, bubble yum tape, popcorn, suckers, etc. are fine to throw in a plastic baggie and store in the pantry. Place small cakes in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free - You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten-free cakes and candies.
- Different theme - Adjust the color scheme to fit different holidays or seasonal themes.
- Chocolate Lovers- Integrate chocolate treats like Hershey's kisses, Reece's peanut butter cups, chocolate cake, etc.
More celebration recipes
- This Christmas crack chex mix is perfect for a holiday party.
- These Easter charcuterie board ideas are perfect for a family easter celebration.
- This taco charcuterie board is a unique board idea that's a guaranteed hit on taco Tuesday.
- Starting Valentine's day or Christmas day with a serving of dessert nachos is a great way to start the day on the right foot.
Birthday Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 3 mini cakes we use gluten-free bundt cakes
- 10 ounces marshmallows in a variety of styles
- 1 package bubble yum tape
- 10 ounces cotton candy
- 2 tablespoons birthday sprinkles
- 3 ounces bubble gum balls
- 8 ounces candied popcorn
- 6 suckers
Instructions
- Start by placing tiny cake stands on the charcuterie board with the little cakes on top
- Put cotton candy in a few spots around the board
- Add bubble gum balls to a pretty bowl and add it to the board
- Put marshmallows, candied popcorn, and more of your favorite desserts in different spots around the board
- Use 6 inch pieces of bubble gum tape to make curls like party ribbon and place them around the board
- Stick suckers into the cotton candy throughout the board
- Sprinkle the board with sprinkles for a fun finish!
Notes
Make ahead and storage instructions
Can I make a charcuterie board ahead of time? Yes, you can make this birthday dessert board a few hours in advance. However it can be hard to transport the board so if you're making it ahead of time, make it at the birthday party. How to store leftovers: It depends on what birthday treats you choose to put on the candy board. Candies, gum balls, bubble yum tape, popcorn, suckers, etc. are fine to throw in a plastic baggie and store in the pantry. Place small cakes in an airtight container and consume within 3-4 days.Recipe variations
- Gluten-free - You can easily make this recipe gluten free by using gluten-free cakes and candies.
- Different theme - Adjust the color scheme to fit different holidays or seasonal themes.
- Chocolate Lovers- Integrate chocolate treats like Hershey's kisses, Reece's peanut butter cups, chocolate cake, etc.
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