Home Baby's First Birthday Cue the Candles: Birthday Charcuterie Boards Are the New Cake By Karly WoodMay 2, 2021 Search more like this allergy-friendlybirthday-cakecharcuteriebirthdayboarddessertsoireespreadblowingpopcornhostcovidavoidcake Read next Baby's First Birthday The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Baby's First Birthday 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Baby's First Birthday Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Baby's First Birthday This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Baby's First Birthday Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme This last year has brought a ton of changes when it comes to celebrating birthdays. From drive-by parades to Zoom gatherings, birthdays got a makeover we didn’t know they needed Is it time to say goodbye to another soiree staple? This birthday charcuterie board has us thinking yes. So long, birthday cake! photo: The BakerMama Completely customizable, the birthday dessert board is packed with the all the goodness b-days have to offer, like the one featured above from The BakerMama who was way ahead of the trend. Fill it up with mini cupcakes, cookies, popcorn, cake pops––there’s no wrong way to birthday charcuterie! Not only does this dessert concept avoid the “blowing out the candles and spreading germs everywhere” moment (thanks, COVID), but it also works great for guests with food allergies. Parents can thoughtfully include allergy-friendly snacks or create a completely unique board so kiddos don’t feel left out. Whether you’re hosting a family-only event or planning your next party when things are back to normal, birthday charcuterie boards are a surefire win. ––Karly Wood RELATED STORIES 31 Birthday Desserts That Aren’t Cake 18+ Pandemic Proof Birthday Party Ideas for Kids 15 Dazzling Holiday Charcuterie Boards You Can Make at Home
