The Best St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board Ideas

When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we think of shamrocks, leprechauns, and of course, a sea of green! When it comes to your March 17 celebrations, these St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie boards are definitely on theme, while going beyond the typical assortment of meats, cheeses and other finger foods you’d typically find on a classic charcuterie board. Pair some of these classic Irish recipes and a green beer alongside your board for a full spread of themed foods for the holiday.

How We Made Our St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

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When selecting foods for our board, the Taste of Home Test Kitchen pulled inspiration from classic St. Patrick’s Day symbols as well as traditional Irish foods. Tie-dyed cupcakes topped with “rainbows” line the top edge of the board, complete with a “pot of gold” at the end of the rainbow full of Rolos and other gold-wrapped candies and chocolates. Shamrock-shaped cookies, rainbow lollipops and plenty of green candies round out the sweet selections.

The savory items on the board span deli corned beef slices, sauerkraut, rye bread, and green bell peppers and cheese cut into shamrocks—plus Thousand Island dressing for dipping. We even made shamrock shapes out of cucumbers and dill on crackers and cream cheese as the canvas.

St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture through drinks, food, and a whole lot of partying. Try this St. Patrick’s Day party food. These snacks, treats, and—yes—drinks will keep the good luck flowing.

More St. Patrick’s Day Snack Boards That Are Pure Gold

These St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie boards by Meg Quinn of Ain’t Too Proud to Meg have everything you love about the holiday and more.

What sets this first St. Patrick’s Day charcuterie board apart is the green color scheme—since St. Patrick’s Day calls for a little luck and lots and lots of green foods. If you want to recreate it, some things you might include are snap peas, pickle spears, green grapes and broccoli. You may even include some seaweed sheets if you’re feeling adventurous.

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If you want to go a more colorful route, these boards feature fruits, veggies and snacks of all shapes and colors, paying homage to the classic “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” lore that inevitably follows St. Patrick’s Day. Include some red bell peppers, orange slices, yellow peppers, cucumbers, blueberries and purple grapes. Just don’t forget the gold-wrapped chocolate coins for the perfect touch!

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Other Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Once you decide on a charcuterie board to make, check out our list of St. Patrick’s Day decoration ideas and our favorite St. Patrick’s Day drinks to round out your St. Patrick’s Day party!

More Irish-Inspired Desserts Perfect for Your St. Pat's Board

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Cute St. Patrick's Day Treats

You don't need the luck of the Irish to whip up these St. Patrick's Day desserts. From rainbow cake to shamrock ice cream sandwiches and even some pretty popcorn, these St. Patrick's Day themed treats will not disappoint. I mean, who wouldn't adore these leprechaun cookies?!

Lucky Leprechaun CookiesLet these little guys be the stars of your St. Patrick's Day party. They're so fun to make and create an unforgettable impression! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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St. Patrick's Day Rainbow CakeFrom out of the blue this time comes a truly beautiful sight. As soon as folks get a glimpse of it, though, it'll likely disappear fast! Conjured up by CT's cooks, the colorful rainbow cake features pound cake topped with a creamy spread and fresh fruit. An orange "pot" at the rainbow's end is full to the brim for dipping, too. You'll have a good-as-gold treat sure to shine at a St. Patrick's Day party! —or any festive event. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Minty Ice Cream ShamrocksWith a soft, chewy chocolate cookie and festive mint shamrock ice cream, these fun desserts are a sweet delight on St. Patrick's Day. You can cut out the cookie wafers in any shape you choose and use any flavor ice cream. Try heart shapes for Valentine's Day filled with strawberry ice cream. —Beverly Coyde, Gasport, New York

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St. Patrick's Day PopcornEveryone's eyes will be smilin' when they see this green popcorn. The emerald color gives this snack instant St. Patrick's Day appeal. —Karen Weber, Salem, Missouri

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Guinness FloatThat very first sip of a Guinness is what inspired this quick and easy dessert. The rich, creamy foam that gathers on the top of a freshly poured draft made me think of vanilla ice cream. At that point, I knew I had to combine the two in a Guinness float. —James Schend, Dairy Freed

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St. Patrick's Day CupcakesThese St. Patrick's Day cupcakes go super-quick. The pistachio pudding mix gives them a mild flavor and their pretty pastel color makes them a perfect dessert for this lively holiday. —Kathy Meyer, Almond, Wisconsin

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Chocolate Guinness CakeOne bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds me of the foamy head on a perfectly poured pint. —Marjorie Hennig, Seymour, Indiana

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Frozen Grasshopper TorteI first made this minty cool torte for a ladies' meeting at our church. I’m still making it, and the compliments keep coming. —Elma Penner, Oak Bluff, Manitoba

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Shamrock CookiesA handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

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Minted Chocolate TorteOur family has enjoyed this remarkable layered cake for years. It's a favorite for many occasions. —Barbara Humiston, Tampa, Florida

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Fluffy Key Lime PieFor a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan

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Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha BrowniesMy husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. These decadent treats are the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Good Luck Irish CookiesTo top off the meal, I bake these appropriately Irish cookies. They taste good anytime. You can even change the food coloring to fit other holidays. —Connie Lou Blommers, Pella, Iowa

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Irish Creme Chocolate TrifleI was given a bottle of Irish cream liqueur as a gift and had leftover peppermint candy, so I created this delicious trifle. It's always rich and decadent. —Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

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Clover Rice Crispy BarsThese sweet snacks are like the pot of gold at the end of your family's feast. With their yummy peppermint and marshmallow flavor, they'll make even those without Irish hearts happy. These rice crispy bars will have the cook smiling, too, because they're so easy to assemble. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Mint Chocolate CheesecakeI created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! If desired, you can stir the cookie pieces into the batter instead of adding them in a layer. Keep the pieces fairly small; if they're too large they have a tendency to rise to the top. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Malted Chocolate & Stout Layer CakeIf you want a dessert that will take the cake at a St. Patrick's Day celebration, look no further! The rich chocolate cake is incredibly moist and has a nice malt flavor that's perfectly complemented by the Irish cream frosting. —Jennifer Wayland, Morris Plains, New Jersey

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Mint Brownie PieI first served this treat to my family on St. Patrick's Day, and it was an instant success. Now I serve it year-round; in the winter, I leave out the green food coloring to make a cool white mint pie. —Karen Hayes,Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania

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Creme de Menthe CupcakesWe use creme de menthe liqueur (the term means "mint cream" in French) to add a cool touch to these impressive mascarpone-frosted cupcakes. —Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

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Skillet Stout BrowniesThese stout brownies are so rich and fudgy. I love how quickly they come together. They're perfect for a busy weeknight. —Mandy Naglich, New York, New York

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Chocolate Mint Truffle TartEating a slice of this decadent dessert is like biting into a smooth truffle candy. You can vary the flavor by using raspberry-flavored chocolate baking chips.—Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

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Shamrock Cutout Pound CakeMy son Gabriel loves surprises inside cakes, like seeing a shamrock when this cake is sliced. Everyone wants to know how it’s done. — Angela Lively, Spring, Texas

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Butter Mint CookiesThese delicate mint cookies were a big hit when I made them for a party at work. —Anita Epitropou, Zion, Illinois

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Rainbow Cake with CloudsSome cakes stand on their own without icing. For this bright Rainbow Cake, use a little whipped cream to make fluffy clouds. —Janet Tigchelaar, Jerseyville, Ontario

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Easy Grasshopper PieThis pie has become a Christmas classic in our family. Although now, I make it throughout the year! —Melissa Sokasits, Warrenville, Illinois

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