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Unicorn Charcuterie Board
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A unicorn with a mane like a rainbow, made of berries, cheese and prosciutto.
- Serves
- 12–15
- Board
- 48 × 30 in
- Prep
- 90 minutes
- Cost
- $110–$140
- Level
- 3 of 5
Get the full plan Shopping list with amounts, placement and timeline.
The book it's in
Build it exactly, with the book
This board is in Charcuterie Lab: Impossible Boards, with 24 more showpiece boards. The book has the full shopping list, the layout, all eight build steps with the trick that makes the shape work, and easy, budget and luxe versions.
Why it works
The head is spread like frosting: cream cheese whipped with feta, smoothed into a unicorn's profile on a white board. A twisted string cheese makes the horn.
The mane is where the color comes in: rows of raspberries, orange and yellow cheddar, green grapes, blueberries and pink prosciutto in rainbow order. It's a favorite for kids' birthdays because it's familiar food arranged in a magical way.
Timeline
- Day beforeWhip the cheese for the head and cut the cheese cubes. Draw and cut the head template.
- 2 hours beforeSpread the head and shape the horn.
- + 2 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How do you make a unicorn charcuterie board?
Spread a cream cheese and feta mixture into a unicorn head, add a string cheese horn, then build the mane in rainbow rows of fruit, cheese and meat.
Is this good for a kids' party?
Yes. Most of it is mild cheddar, ham, salami, berries and grapes. Halve grapes lengthwise for children under 5.
Can I make it ahead?
Mix the cream cheese and feta and cube the cheese the day before. Keep meat, cheese and cut fruit out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F. For a long party, build half, keep the refill in the fridge and top it up halfway through.
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Want more ideas? Read Charcuterie Board for Kids: What to Include and How to Make It Fun or Birthday Charcuterie Board: How to Scale, Crowd-Please, and Still Make It Interesting.