Description
Create a spooktacular Halloween cheese board with Jack-o'-lantern brie, roasted red pepper hummus, ghost chips, and more! Perfect for adding a touch of festive fun to your gathering.
Ingredients
Cheeses:
- Brie (with a Jack-o’-lantern face)
- Sharp white cheddar
- Cranberry goat cheese log
Cured Meats:
- Sliced salami (genoa, peppered, and herbed)
- Genoa salami medallions
- Prosciutto (optional)
Fruits & Veggies:
- Dark, juicy grapes
- Blackberries
- Golden berries
- Baby carrots
- Mini bell peppers
- Olives
Spreads:
Homemade Recipes (optional - see notes):
Crackers & Dippers:
- Cheese crisps (cheddar, parmesan, and truffle)
- Cranberry nut crisps
- Round pita chips
- Seeded crackers
- Ghost-shaped chips
- Twisted breadstick crackers
Sweets & Extras:
- Candy corn mini pumpkins
- Classic candy corn
- Dried cranberries
Instructions
- Arrange the cheeses: Place the brie and cheddar as the focal points, with the Jack-o'-lantern brie as the centerpiece and the cheddar providing structure.
- Add the meats: Fan out the salamis (and prosciutto, if using) around the cheeses to create spacing and make them easy for guests to grab.
- Incorporate dips and homemade snacks: Add bowls of fig jam, pumpkin butter, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, and Halloween Deviled Eggs to the board. Fill in gaps with Pumpkin Bread Rolls near the cheeses.
- Arrange the crackers and breadsticks: Distribute the crackers around the board, fanning circular varieties like the salami. Place breadsticks in a cup to add height, surrounding dips and cheeses for easy access.
- Fill in with fruits and veggies: Scatter grapes, berries, carrots, and mini peppers across the board for color. Add small bowls of olives near the edges.
- Finishing touches: Sprinkle candy corn, dried cranberries, and mini pumpkins into any remaining gaps. Use ghost chips to fill in the final empty spaces. Enjoy your spooktacular Halloween cheese board!
Notes
Prep Time: If you want to include the homemade recipes, plan to make them the day before!
Customization: Feel free to swap out any ingredients to fit your taste. You can add extra dips, substitute fruits, or include different cheeses. The board is easily adjustable for various preferences.
Serving Tip: If the board will be out for more than two hours, consider setting aside some of the perishable items in the fridge and replenishing as needed.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American