Description
Create a spooky and delicious Halloween Charcuterie Board featuring a vibrant assortment of cheeses, meats, fresh fruits, nuts, crackers, and fun Halloween-themed decorations perfect for entertaining guests at your next festive party.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced or cubed
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese round
- 8 oz jalapeño pepper jack cheese, sliced or cubed
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine) with decorative eyeballs
Meats
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 4 oz genoa salami
Fruits
- Blackberries, about 1/2 cup
- Green grapes, about 1 cup
- Green apple slices, from 1 medium apple
- Dried apricots, about 1/2 cup
Crackers & Crisps
- Everything bagel seasoned crackers, about 1 cup
- Fig and olive crisps, about 1 cup
Nuts & Extras
- Walnuts, 1/2 cup
- Pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup
- Chocolate covered peanuts, 1/4 cup
Decorations
- Plastic spiders and other Halloween-themed decorations as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Start by placing any large items or bowls on the board, including any decorative skeletons or Halloween props you want to use as part of the presentation. This creates a strong base and structure for your layout.
- Add the Cheeses: Arrange the sharp cheddar, creamy brie, jalapeño pepper jack, and fresh mozzarella balls evenly across the board, spacing them out to allow room for other ingredients and creating visual balance.
- Arrange the Meats and Fruits: Place the prosciutto and genoa salami near the cheeses and tuck in bunches of blackberries, green grapes, green apple slices, and dried apricots around the board to add color and variety.
- Fill in with Crackers and Nuts: Use the everything bagel seasoned crackers, fig and olive crisps, walnuts, pimento stuffed olives, and chocolate covered peanuts to fill any gaps on the board, creating texture and interest while ensuring plenty of options.
- Finish with Decorative Elements: Top the entire charcuterie board with spooky plastic spiders and any additional Halloween-themed items to complete the festive look. Serve and enjoy this fun, sharable appetizer at your party!
Notes
- Use a variety of textures and colors for an appealing board that appeals to all guests.
- Fresh mozzarella balls decorated like eyeballs add a fun Halloween touch.
- Include a mix of savory, sweet, and crunchy elements for balanced flavors.
- Customize the meats and cheeses based on guest preferences or dietary needs.
- Keep cold items chilled until serving for the best taste and safety.
- Use small bowls for olives or nuts to keep them contained and prevent rolling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
