Halloween Charcuterie Board
Get ready for the most festive gathering with this Halloween Charcuterie Board. With a delightful mix of sweet and savory treats, it's perfect for any Halloween celebration. Each bite brings a burst of flavor and a touch of spookiness, making it an unforgettable centerpiece. Impress your guests and make this fun and easy board tonight!
Equipment
- Tray
- Board
- Container
- Bowls
- Small pumpkin cookie cutter
Ingredients
- Roasted red pepper hummus homemade or store bought
- Guacamole homemade or store bought
- Sour cream to make the spider web on the guacamole
- Candy corn
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Your favorite deli sliced meat
- Your favorite crackers
- Petite dill pickles
- Caramel corn store bought or homemade
- Whole peeled mandarin oranges to mimic small pumpkins
- Grapes
- Halloween M&Ms or your favorite M&Ms
- Blood pretzels
- Candy pumpkins
- Yogurt covered pretzels store bought or make your own
- Red candy melts
- ¼ tsp coconut oil optional
- Homemade or store bought guacamole
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Start by selecting a large tray, board, or container as your base. This will be the canvas for your Halloween Charcuterie Board. I recommend using something with a bit of character, like a wooden board or a colorful tray, to make it pop.
- Next, gather all your ingredients and think about the colors and textures you want to showcase. Begin by arranging the roasted red pepper hummus and guacamole in small bowls, placing them on the board as focal points. This way, guests can easily access these delicious dips.
- Now, focus on the sliced cheddar cheese. Using a small pumpkin cookie cutter, cut out pumpkin-shaped pieces of cheese and arrange them around the dips. This adds a fun, festive touch that sets the Halloween mood.
- Next, roll your favorite deli sliced meat into small rolls and arrange them artistically on the board. The varying shapes and sizes will make the board visually appealing and enticing.
- Prepare your blood pretzels by melting the red candy melts according to the package instructions. Add in the optional coconut oil to help with consistency. Once melted, spread the pretzels out on a large piece of waxed paper, ensuring they have space between them.
- Now for the fun part: creating the blood effect! You can use a small paintbrush to splatter the melted candy onto the pretzels. I’ve found the straw method works best; dip it into the melted candy and gently blow onto the pretzels for a fun splatter effect or drizzle to mimic blood. Allow these to dry either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- While the pretzels dry, fill your board with the remaining treats. Place the candy corn, grapes, whole peeled mandarin oranges, and candy pumpkins in clusters around the dips and meats. This creates visual interest and invites guests to sample different flavors.
- To make the spider web on the guacamole, put about 2 tablespoons of sour cream into a resealable plastic bag. Snip off a tiny corner, and pipe out a cross shape on top of the guacamole, then add diagonals to create the web pattern.
- Finally, add the yogurt-covered pretzels, petite dill pickles, and caramel corn around the board to fill in any gaps and enhance the overall presentation. Make sure to balance the colors and textures to keep it appealing.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Tip 2: Freezing is not recommended for this type of board as it does not hold up well after freezing.
- Tip 3: Pair your board with fun themed drinks like punch or festive cocktails.
- Tip 4: Customize the items each time to keep it fresh and exciting!
- Tip 5: Create a mini version for smaller gatherings using a smaller board or tray.