Description
This festive Halloween Charcuterie Board features a spooky Jack Skellington-themed Brie centerpiece surrounded by a variety of cheeses, fruits, crackers, meats, and Halloween-themed candies. Perfect for parties, it combines savory and sweet elements with creative decorations to delight guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 16 ounce (454g) Brie wheel
- Cubed cheese (assorted varieties)
- Sliced white cheese
- Mozzarella pearls
Fruits & Vegetables
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Purple grapes
- Black olives
Meats
- Sliced salami
Spreads & Condiments
- Dark-colored jam such as blackberry, blueberry, or purple grape
Crackers & Snacks
- Assorted crackers
- Pretzels (chocolate-covered and regular)
Halloween Decorations & Sweets
- Candy eyeballs
- Halloween cookies and candy
Tools
- Serving tray or large wood cutting board
- Halloween cookie cutters
Instructions
- Prepare the Brie: Place the brie wheel in the center of a serving board. Using the edge of a knife or toothpick, carefully outline the Jack Skellington face on the brie.
- Carve the Design: Scoop out the cheese from the carved areas using a small serrated knife or spoon to create space for filling.
- Fill with Jam: Fill the carved holes with a dark-colored jam such as blackberry or blueberry to create contrasting facial features.
- Arrange Berries: Surround the brie wheel with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and purple grapes on the board.
- Cut and Place Cheese Shapes: Use small Halloween cookie cutters to cut shapes from the white cheese slices, then place these shaped cheeses atop the berries as decoration.
- Add Candy Eyes: Stick candy eyeballs onto black olives and mozzarella pearls to create spooky eyes, then add them to the board.
- Arrange Meats and Crackers: Place sliced salami, cubed cheeses, assorted crackers, and pretzels (both chocolate-covered and regular) artistically around the board.
- Fill Remaining Space: Fill all the nooks and crannies on the board with Halloween cookies and various candies to complete the festive presentation.
Notes
- Using a small serrated knife helps carve the brie neatly without breaking it.
- Choose dark jams for contrast against the pale brie for best visual effect.
- Ensure candy eyeballs are edible and suitable for all guests.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free crackers and pretzels.
- This board is best enjoyed fresh on the day of assembly to preserve ingredient texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of board
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
