Description
Create a spooky and festive Halloween Charcuterie Board perfect for any party. This board features a delightful assortment of sharp and creamy cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, crunchy crackers, nuts, and fun Halloween-themed decorations to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz creamy brie cheese round
- 8 oz jalapeño pepper jack cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine with decorative eyeballs)
Meats
- 4 oz prosciutto
- 4 oz genoa salami
Fruits
- Blackberries
- Green grapes
- Green apple slices
- Dried apricots
Crackers and Snacks
- Everything bagel seasoned crackers
- Fig and olive crisps
- Chocolate covered peanuts
Nuts and Olives
- Walnuts
- Pimento stuffed green olives
Decorations
- Plastic spiders or other spooky Halloween decorations
Instructions
- Arrange Base Items: Begin by placing the largest items like any bowls or containers that will hold smaller items, along with any themed decorations such as skeleton props if you have them. This sets the foundation and visual focal points for your board.
- Add Cheeses: Position the cheeses next, spacing them evenly across the board. Arrange the sharp cheddar, creamy brie, jalapeño pepper jack, and fresh mozzarella balls with decorative eyeballs to create interest and variety.
- Place Meats and Fruits: Layer the prosciutto and genoa salami strategically around the cheeses. Then add clusters of blackberries, green grapes, green apple slices, and dried apricots to bring fresh color and sweetness.
- Fill Gaps with Crackers, Nuts, and Treats: Use everything bagel seasoned crackers, fig and olive crisps, walnuts, pimento stuffed green olives, and chocolate covered peanuts to fill any remaining spaces on the board, creating a full and abundant look.
- Finish with Decorations: Top the entire board with spooky additions like plastic spiders or other Halloween-themed decorations to enhance the festive appearance. Your Halloween Charcuterie Board is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Build the spookiest Halloween Charcuterie Board perfect for your next party.
- Combine a variety of cheeses, meats, crackers, fresh fruits, nuts, and sweet treats for balanced flavors.
- Decorate with plastic spiders or other Halloween-themed items to add a festive touch.
- Use small bowls to hold olives or other loose items to keep the board neat.
- Feel free to customize the meats and cheeses based on your guests’ preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
