Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board with Candy & Cheese
A simple, no-cook Halloween charcuterie board that combines candy and cheese for a sweet and savory crowd-pleaser. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for last-minute parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (about 8 oz)
- Brie cheese, whole wheel (about 8 oz)
- Gouda, sliced into triangles (about 6 oz)
- Goat cheese log, sliced into rounds (about 4 oz)
- Candy corn (1 cup)
- Mini chocolate bars, assorted (about 1 cup)
- Caramel candies, unwrapped (about 1/2 cup)
- Gummy worms or spiders (about 1/2 cup)
- Chocolate-covered pretzels (1 cup)
- Assorted crackers (2 cups)
- Sliced baguette, cut into thin rounds (1 baguette)
- Apple slices (1 apple, tossed in lemon water)
- Dried apricots (1/2 cup)
- Mixed nuts (1/2 cup, almonds and pecans recommended)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for decoration)
- Black olives (optional, for spider shapes)
- Edible candy eyes (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your board: Start with a clean, dry board. If using parchment paper, tear off a sheet slightly smaller than your board and place it in the center.
- Place the cheese first: Position cheeses around the board, spacing evenly. Put brie in a corner, cheddar cubes in another area, gouda slices in a cluster, and goat cheese rounds scattered nearby. Let cheese come to room temperature for 20 minutes before assembling.
- Add the crackers and bread: Arrange crackers and baguette slices around the cheeses. Fan them out in small groups, leaving open space for candy and other items.
- Fill in with candy: Place candy corn in a small bowl or pile directly on the board. Add mini chocolate bars in another area. Scatter caramel candies and gummy spiders around. Place chocolate-covered pretzels near the cheese.
- Add fruits and nuts: Tuck apple slices and dried apricots into empty spaces. Sprinkle mixed nuts in small clusters.
- Decorate for Halloween: Place rosemary sprigs around the board to look like creepy trees. Add black olives to resemble spiders. Scatter edible eyes for a fun touch.
- Serve immediately: Set the board out with small plates and napkins. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overthink the arrangement; a slightly messy, organic look works better for Halloween. For best flavor, let cheese come to room temperature before serving. If making ahead, refrigerate for up to 2 hours and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
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