Craft a Delicious Back-to-School Treat: The Pencil Cheese Board!
Get ready to doodle up some deliciousness! Whether you’re celebrating the start of a new school year, hosting a study group, or just looking for a super fun and creative snack, this Pencil Cheese Board is an absolute winner. It’s an edible masterpiece that’s not only adorable but also incredibly tasty, transforming simple ingredients into a playful work of art that everyone will love.
The best part? This charming board is incredibly quick to assemble, taking only about 10-15 minutes! You’ll use everyday ingredients to create the distinct parts of a pencil: the body of the pencil will be crafted from delicious mild or medium cheddar cheese slices, while the “eraser” comes to life with sweet Hershey’s kisses and savory turkey or chicken deli meat.
For the finishing touches, club crackers and sliced Kalamata olives (or black olives) form the perfect “pencil tip,” ready for dipping and munching. It’s a fantastic way to spark conversation and add a touch of whimsy to your spread. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a snack board that’s as smart as it is yummy!
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Ingredients:
- 1 sleeve of club crackers
- 1 lb Mild or medium cheddar cheese, sliced
- 20 Hershey’s Kisses
- 5 Kalamata olives, sliced (or black olives)
- 10 slices turkey or chicken deli meat
Supplies
- Toothpicks
- Charcuterie board
Directions:
- Slice the block of cheese into rectangles about the size of your crackers. Arrange on the cutting board as shown.
- Next, arrange your crackers in the shape of a triangle with a flat top. To do this I began with a base layer of crackers running horizontally on the board with three on the bottom tier, two in the middle, and one on top.
- I began stacking crackers on top of this layer running diagonally from the cheese layer to the tip. I continued stacking in different directions until I was happy with the way it looked.
- Next, place your olives in a triangle shape above the crackers to look like the tip of the pencil.
- Add a row of Hershey’s kisses beneath the cheese layer.
- Last, add your deli meat. I folded two pieces in an accordion style and stacked them. I then ran a toothpick through the pieces and placed them on the board.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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How to Make a Pencil Cheese Board
Whether you're celebrating the start of a new school year, hosting a study group, or just looking for a super fun and creative snack, this Pencil Cheese Board is an absolute winner.
Ingredients
- 1 sleeve club crackers
- 1 lb Mild or medium cheddar cheese, sliced
- 20 Hershey’s kisses
- 5 Kalamata olives, sliced (or black olives)
- 10 slices turkey or chicken deli meat
Instructions
Slice the block of cheese into rectangles about the size of your crackers. Arrange on the cutting board as shown.
Next, arrange your crackers in the shape of a triangle with a flat top. To do this I began with a base layer of crackers running horizontally on the board with three on the bottom tier, two in the middle, and one on top. I began stacking crackers on top of this layer running diagonally from the cheese layer to the tip. I continued stacking in different directions until I was happy with the way it looked.
Next, place your olives in a triangle shape above the crackers to look like the tip of the pencil.
Add a line row of Hershey’s kisses beneath the cheese layer.
Last, add your deli meat. I folded 2 pieces in an accordion style and stacked them. I then ran a toothpick through the pieces and placed them on the board.
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