I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I love a good charcuterie board. Charcuterie has been my go to snack when I entertain others or sometimes just myself for years. This now popular fancy French delicacy has always appealed to me. Charcuterie simply consist of a snack board with cooked or processed meats together with a variety of supporting food items. If I’m making a charcuterie board for myself, I technically make something on the line of a cheese board and skip the meat. As a fan of French cheese, I stuff my face with a variety of my favorite dairy products with delicious nuts, vegetables, fruits and my favorite snacks. I usually then pair my enticing bites with some rosé and I’m in my happy place.
Charcuterie boards have been around since the fifteenth century. The reason I believe charcuteries have been able to stand the test of time is their simplicity and style. During the Middle Ages charcuterie shop owners would place their finest cured meats and cuisine together in stylized arrangements of food, which became a significant part of French culinary culture. When a charcuterie board is made correctly it becomes a personalized edible work of art. I adore mixing all the colors, flavors and textures together. The French are known for art and museums, so charcuterie is a great representation of that savoir-faire.
Still on a high from the release of Barbie the Movie, Parisian Barbie thought it would be a wonderful idea to create a Barbie themed charcuterie board. This plenary pink picking platter is great for pre-gaming before heading to the movie theater. It is full of flavorful food and is fast and easy to put together. I made my Barbie charcuterie board with all my favorite things including some scrumptious Barbie Popcorn. I even packed some snacks to go with me to watch the movie.
I decided to share instructions on how easy it is to make a Barbie or any type of charcuterie board below.
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How to make a Barbie charcuterie board:
- Start off with a large, fabulous board.
Need help finding a board for your charcuterie? Grab an acacia wood cutting board from your local kitchen supply store or try an upgraded customized board for even more pizzazz. - Add your pink proteins to your board.
I chose some small salami with deep pink colors and smoked salmon in rosettes. - Add your pink themed cheeses to your board.
At my local grocery store I was able find some merlot infused and raspberry infused deluxe cheddar cheese. At my local grocery store I was also able to find some strawberry goat cheese. I then decided to roll the goat cheese log in ground freeze dried strawberries for even more pink color and flavor. - Add your fresh fruits.
It’s summer so I used some fresh in season pink hued strawberries and raspberries. I dipped some of my strawberries in pink candy melts (the same ones I used for my Barbie Popcorn) for more variety. I also sliced up some dragon fruit I bought at a specialty grocery store. Dragon fruit peel is a bright pink and provides a great pop of color. - Add your favorite pink pickings (snacks).
I added a variety of nuts including flavored almonds, pink/ white Jordan almonds and cashews. I also added some pink strawberry yogurt coated pretzels, mini pink strawberry donuts and of course, Barbie Popcorn. - Add your favorite florals.
I found some bright fuchsia colored carnations to cut and place on my board. Fresh flowers just add another layer of color and texture to the board and provide a completely finished look. - Serve with your favorite crackers or toasted bread and beverages.
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