Get ready to spook up your snack time with this Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board! This fun and festive spread is perfect for your next Halloween party or a cozy night in with the family. With a delightful mix of cheeses, adorable chocolate spiders, and crunchy Oreo bats, it’s both a treat for the eyes and the taste buds. Gather your loved ones and enjoy the magic of this Halloween Charcuterie Board!
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Why You’ll Love This Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board
A Halloween charcuterie board is the perfect treat to delight your guests! Customizable with a variety of cheeses, fruits, and spooky snacks, it’s visually stunning and easy to assemble. This festive centerpiece allows guests to graze and enjoy a mix of flavors. This quick and easy treat brings the Halloween spirit to life, making it a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
For more easy ideas check out this Halloween Fruit Salad or try these super cute Ghost Cupcakes.
Halloween Charcuterie Ingredients
- Mandarin Oranges
- Celery Stalk
- Rolos
- Oreos
- Thin Pretzel Rods
- Candy Eyes
- Melting Chocolate Wafers
- Cheddar Cubes
- White Cheddar Cubes
- Honey Roasted Cashews
- M&Ms Mini
- Marshmallows
How To Make This Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board
Step One: Peel the oranges. Cut the celery stalk into thin 1 inch pieces. Place in the center of the oranges to make pumpkin stems.
Step Two: Melt the chocolate according to the package. To make the bat oreos, twist apart the cookie and cut the top in half to make wings. Press those halves into the white filling.
Step Three: Place a small amount of melted chocolate in the center of the cookie. Twist apart another cookie and place the top of the cookie on the melted chocolate/wings. Put a small dab of melted chocolate onto the back of candy eyes and put on the top of the oreo.
Step Four: To make the spiders, cut a few pretzel rods into .25 inch pieces. Turn the rolo upside down and put a small amount of melted chocolate on the base. Put 4 pretzel legs on the chocolate. Repeat for all rolos. Allow to cool.
Step Five: Once cooled, turn the rolos back over and put a small amount of chocolate on the back of the candy eyes and put in place.
Step Six: Fill the board by first placing the cheese cubes into curved lines on the board. Fill in with the rest of the bats, spiders, pumpkins, etc. Your Halloween Charcuterie is now ready to display!
Tips For Making The Best Charcuterie Board For Halloween
- Choose a Theme: Decide on a specific Halloween theme, such as spooky, cute, or elegant. This will guide your choice of ingredients and decorations.
- Mix Sweet and Savory: Include a balance of sweet and savory items to cater to all taste preferences. Think chocolates, candies, and fruits alongside cheeses, meats, and nuts and super cute Frankenstein Cupcakes.
- Add Spooky Elements: Incorporate Halloween-themed decorations like candy eyes, gummy worms, and mini pumpkins. Use cookie cutters to shape cheeses and meats into bats, ghosts, or pumpkins.
- Use Seasonal Colors: Focus on black, orange, and white items to enhance the Halloween vibe. Black olives, orange cheddar, and White Mozzarella can add to the festive look.
Substitutions
- Mandarin oranges can be substituted with clementines, Tangerines, or small orange slices.
- For the celery stalk, try using cucumber sticks, carrot sticks, or bell pepper strips.
- Instead of Rolos, you can use mini Snickers, caramel-filled chocolates, or any small, wrapped candy.
- Oreos can be replaced with any sandwich cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Halloween-themed cookies.
- Thin pretzel rods can be swapped with pretzel sticks, breadsticks, or cracker sticks. If you don’t have candy eyes, small round candies, raisins, or chocolate chips can work.
Can I Make This Halloween Sweet Charcuterie Board Ahead Of Time?
Yes, you can make a Halloween sweet charcuterie board ahead of time! Here are some tips to keep it fresh and delicious:
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut and prep all ingredients the day before. Store fruits and vegetables in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Assemble Close to Serving Time: Arrange the board a few hours before your event and cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
- Keep Dry Ingredients Separate: Add items like pretzels, cookies, and candies just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.
- Refrigerate Perishables: Keep cheeses, chocolates, and other perishables chilled until you’re ready to serve.
- Decorate Last Minute: Add any final Halloween-themed decorations right before guests arrive to keep everything looking fresh.
More Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas
Try a Halloween Charcuterie Board Skeleton: Get creative and arrange your ingredients in the shape of a skeleton. Use the following items to build your spooky skeleton:
- Head: A small round cheese ball or a carved pumpkin with a spooky face.
- Ribs: Arrange celery stalks or pretzel rods in rib-like shapes.
- Spine: Line up a row of cheese cubes.
- Arms and Legs: Use thin pretzel rods or sliced vegetables.
- Hands and Feet: Small clusters of grapes or candy bones.
This fun and festive arrangement will be a hit at any Halloween gathering!
Halloween Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 4-5 Mandarin Oranges
- 1 Celery Stalk
- 1 Pkt Rolos 8 individual rolos
- 12 Oreos
- ½ cup Thin Pretzel Rods
- Candy Eyes
- 3 tbsp Melting Chocolate Wafers
- 8 oz Cheddar Cubes
- ½ cup Honey Roasted Cashews
- 1 bag M&Ms
- ½ cup Mini Marshmallows
