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Blue Whale Charcuterie Board
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A giant whale swimming across a sea of food, its body made of blueberries and blackberries.
- Serves
- 12–15
- Board
- 48 × 30 in
- Prep
- 75 minutes
- Cost
- $100–$130
- Level
- 2 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
This is one of the easiest showpieces in the book, because the whale is mostly berries: pour them into the outline and the shape appears. White cheddar or provolone slices make the striped belly, and a mozzarella eye finishes the face.
Around the whale, salami and prosciutto roses, chilled shrimp, blue cheese, brie and cubed cheese make the ocean. It suits beach birthdays, baby showers and summer parties.
Timeline
- Day beforeDraw and cut the whale template, slice the cheese belly strips, and peel the cucumber ribbons (store them in cold water).
- 2 hours beforeLay the belly stripes and fill the whale with berries.
- + 2 more stepsThe rest of the timeline and the step-by-step placement are in the full plan.
Questions
How do you make a whale charcuterie board?
Outline the whale shape, fill the body with blueberries and blackberries, lay thin cheese slices for the belly and add a mozzarella eye. Fill the rest of the board with meat roses, shrimp and cheese.
Is it hard to make?
It's rated 2 of 5 in the book, one of the easiest showpieces, and takes about 75 minutes.
Can I make it ahead?
Wash and dry the berries and make the meat roses 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 Themed Charcuterie Board Ideas: 25 Shaped Boards That Make Guests Ask “How?” or How to Make a Salami Rose (Step-by-Step with Photos).