Description
Create a fun and festive Halloween Charcuterie Board featuring a delightful assortment of sharp, creamy, and spicy cheeses, savory cured meats, fresh fruits, crunchy crackers, nuts, and spooky decorative elements. Perfect for Halloween parties, this visually engaging board offers a balanced mix of flavors and textures that will wow your guests and bring a playful spirit to your celebration.
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 & Nuts
- Everything bagel seasoned crackers
- Fig and olive crisps
- Walnuts
- Chocolate covered peanuts
Other
- Pimento stuffed green olives
- Decorations like plastic spiders
Instructions
- Arrange the Base Elements: Begin by placing the largest items on your board first, such as any bowls you may be using for smaller items or dips, along with any decorative elements like a skeleton figure to set the spooky theme.
- Add the Cheeses: Place all the cheeses around the board next, ensuring they are spaced out to create an appealing display and easy access for guests.
- Layer the Meats and Fruits: Arrange the prosciutto and genoa salami in folded or rolled shapes near the cheeses. Add fresh fruits like blackberries, green grapes, apple slices, and dried apricots to bring color and natural sweetness.
- Fill the Gaps: Fill in any empty spaces on the board with assorted crackers, fig and olive crisps, walnuts, and chocolate covered peanuts, creating a balanced variety of textures and flavors.
- Add Final Touches: Top the board with pimento stuffed green olives for a briny contrast and place spooky decorations such as plastic spiders to enhance the Halloween vibe. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This charcuterie board is highly customizable; you can swap cheeses, meats, and fruits based on preference and seasonal availability.
- Use decorative elements and creative plating to maximize the Halloween theme and visual impact.
- Pre-slice fruits like apples just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent browning.
- Include small bowls for dips or spreads if desired to enhance the snacking experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
