Shark-cuterie Board
A shark themed sharcuterie board with shark cheese ball recipe.
Ingredients
Shark Cheese Ball
- 8 oz cream cheese 1 package at room temperature
- 8 oz herb cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp granulated garlic optional for more flavor
- 1/2 cup poppy seeds
- 1 black olive for the pupil
- 3 slices chorizo
- 2 small circle of cheese (~0.75 inches) for the eyes
- 1 black olive (pitted) cut in half for the pupils
- 1-2 long slices of yellow cheese for the “teeth”
Sharkuterie Board
- 3/4 cup blackberry or blueberries
- 10 slices cold cuts salami, chorizo, etc.
- 1 cup crackers square
- 1 cup Gold Fish or fish shaped crackers
- 8+ mini pretzels with white or blue chocolate drizzle
- 6-8 sea shapped candies starfish or other sea life
- 3-6 long green "seaweed" like candies
- 3-5 sage leaves optional garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, herb cheese, and grated cheese. Add granulated garlic and stir with a spatula.
- On plastic wrap, spoon mixture into a triangle shape (about 7-8" long and 5" wide). Wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours. Transfer the triangle shapped shark to a serving board.
- Sprinkle the top edges about 1" around with poppy seeds to create the “back.”
- The center should remain white to form the “belly.”
- Place chorizo slices on the bottom to form the “mouth.”
- Place cheese triangles (yellow triangles, 1" for the teeth) on top. Make eyes from .75 cheese circles and place 1/5 olive slices on top.
- Arrange blackberries around the shark. Add green long candies (seaweed) around the edges. Place starfish or sealfe gummie candies in the corners. Arrange cold cuts, crackers, and pretzels.
- Garnish with fresh sage leaves and serve.
Notes
Cheese: Use a soft cream cheese, maybe with some extras (garlic & herbs). It molds easily and holds its shape.
Fruits and berries: Choose brightly colored, juicy ones (blackberries, grapes, blueberries). They look good and add a refreshing flavor.
Cold cuts: Use salami or chorizo for a firm texture and vibrant color.
Crackers and snacks: Mix up shapes and textures – fish, squares, pretzels. This will add fun and crunch.
Decorations: Use edible decorations (shaped candies).