Kids Charcuterie Board for New Years Eve

It’s super easy to make these Kids Charcuterie Boards anytime you need to make meal time a little more fun.

You and your kiddo can nibble on these fun grazing boards as you count down to a new year together this year.

This is the no-fuss party tray that’s easy to make and even more delicious to eat.

Follow the steps below to learn how to build your kid’s New Year’s Eve charcuterie board.

Charcuterie boards are so fun, as you can load them up with all your favorite snack items, such as sliced deli meat, cheese, fresh fruits, pretzel thins, chicken nuggets, etc.

Your children will love this charcuterie board spread.

Head over and read about celebrating New Year’s with kids, and get some ideas to make the night memorable for them.

Plus, check out these free printable party hats for New Year’s that you can make and wear.

Items Used In This Charcuterie Board for Kids

• Pepperoni
• Cheese
• Peanut Butter
• Chocolate Syrup
• Frosting
• Chocolate Covered Raisins
• Grapes
• Bananas
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Pretzel Thins
• BBQ Sauce
• Chicken Nuggets
• Chocolate Chip Bear Crackers

How to Make a Kid’s Charcuterie Board

Full directions and measurements are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

This is a quick walkthrough of how it is made.

Step 1: Start by preparing your fruit and vegetables and slicing cheese if you want.

I cut my cheese into cubes and then opened the string cheese.

Step 2: With a shot glass, fold your pepperoni slices over the rim, overlapping and repeating with 8-10 slices.

Once you have them all on the glass, remove the meat from the glass.

This will expose a flower to place on the board.

Step 3: Start by framing your board with cheese, dipping sauces, BBQ sauce, etc.

Step 4: Then add fruit, crackers, and meats, and fill any holes with smaller items.

Once done, serve and enjoy.

Variations

You have endless options here. I will share a handful of ideas for customizing your snacking charcuterie board for kids.

Shapes of Cheese: For a fun design, consider getting smaller cookie cutters and cutting stars or other shapes out of the cheese.

Meats: You can use any type of deli meat for this recipe. Salami and pepperoni are the two best for making flowers.

Fruit Pizzas: Add some fruit pizza cookies to your board. They are fun and add a nice pop of color to the mix.

Candy: To add to your board, you can use candies like M&M’s, Skittles, gummy bears, chocolate-covered pretzels, or mini candy bars.

Fruit: Any type of fruit works, depending on the colors and themes you want—Kiwi, sliced apples, blueberries, orange slices, etc.

Mini Sandwiches: Make tiny sandwiches, whether they are tea sandwiches, mini peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, ham and cheese pinwheels, etc. Have fun and use them in place of nuggets or in addition to them.

Fruit Dips: There are many recipes for fruit dips online. Consider adding that for a sweet pairing.

Snack Mixes and Nuts: You can use snack mixes or even nuts to help fill in smaller gaps on your snacking board. These would be great paired with crackers for a savory twist.

Tips For Making A Charcuterie Board

• Pick a board that is the right size for the amount of food you will use. You do not want empty space on your board.
• You will want to pick foods with a variety of textures, colors, and shapes. For a nice variety, reach for soft, chewy, and crunchy elements as well.
• Aim for easy-to-grab items that are kid-friendly and cut to the proper size.
• Group your items into sections on the board. Make sure that you have clean areas so everything is well-rested.
• If you see an empty spot, items like fruit or chocolate-covered raisins work great for adding to help hide the bare spots on the board.

FAQs

How far in advance can I prepare the charcuterie board?

You can do it a few hours to around 6-8 hours in advance.

I recommend not going over that, as the fruit and such can begin to break down.

Make sure you cover it tightly with plastic wrap, foil, or a lid and store it in the fridge.

What are some kid-friendly dips to include?

Make homemade ranch dressing, hummus, yogurt-based dips for fruit, caramel sauce, or a cream cheese-based spread for dipping.

How do I keep fruits like bananas from browning?

Toss in fresh lemon juice to prevent your bananas from browning too fast.

I recommend not placing them on the charcuterie board until you are ready to serve them. 

More Kid-Friendly Recipes

If you like this kid-friendly recipe, you’ll love these ones too:

• Mini Taco Dips – Layers of refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, cheese and more. Pair with corn tortilla chips for dipping and you have a savory appetizer!
• Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – If you’re looking for a quick lunch, finger food snack or easy appetizer recipe, you’re going to love this Pinwheel Sandwich that uses ranch, ham and cheese.
• Homemade Dunkaroo Dip – It’s tops the list of favorite childhood snacks, is so easy to make and the kids will absolutely love it!
• Mini Fruit Pizzas – Fruit pizza is a type of dessert pizza that usually has a cookie or shortbread crust, a layer of cream cheese or whipped cream, and fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, and blueberries on top.
• Homemade Goldfish Crackers – No preservatives, just real ingredients with a big flavor.
• Kids and adults will both be reaching for one more handful of these sourdough cheese crackers.
• Taco Roll-Ups – While I absolutely love eating regular tacos as well, I find that this unique taco twist adds a bit of fun and excitement to our meals.