Today I’m showing you how to make a Halloween charcuterie board.
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Welcome to the 13 Days of Halloween series. This year has felt especially unusual, so I’m focused on simple, festive ideas you can enjoy at home. Bri from Parties With A Cause and I are sharing daily Halloween inspiration to help you celebrate safely and have fun with family.
Today we’re sharing a delicious Halloween snack idea: a spooky-themed charcuterie board. We’ve been hosting family game nights and movie nights at home, and this board was a hit during a recent game of Clue. My youngest, who is just learning to read, teamed up with me and everyone loved grazing from this platter. It’s easy to assemble and makes a great centerpiece for a cozy night in.
How to put together a Halloween Cheese Tray
In my latest YouTube video you can watch the full process of assembling this Halloween charcuterie board. I used a mix of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, fruit, pumpkin seeds, and black olives styled with a few small props for a festive touch.
Newsletter subscribers get printable Halloween cheese labels. I designed them as a simple black-and-white printable; I printed mine on marbled orange paper and folded them to slip a decorated toothpick through the label so it sits neatly on the cheese wedge.
I folded each label in half and glued the open edge so it could snugly hold a spider-topped toothpick. Sign up to receive these Halloween cheese labels if you’d like printable copies for your board.
One of the things I love about charcuterie boards is how simple they are to assemble. I usually place cheeses first and then fill around them with meats, crackers, fruit, nuts, and other small bites. For this Halloween board I used Brie with wild mushrooms and French Roquefort from Trader Joe’s, along with a selection of crackers and fresh fruit.
Other Ideas for your Halloween Charcuterie Board
A Halloween-themed meat and cheese tray works well with many different ingredients. Using colors and shapes that feel seasonal will give the board a spooky look without a lot of effort. Consider adding any of the following:
- Bugles (they resemble claws or witch hats)
- Mandarin orange slices for pops of bright color
- Pickles for a tangy contrast
- Cheddar or other firm cheeses cut into festive shapes
- Dried apricots for chew and color
- Dates for sweetness and texture
Simple styling tricks—like grouping items by color, using small bowls for seeds or olives, and adding a few themed props—go a long way toward creating a festive look.
Bri from Parties With A Cause also shared a healthy Halloween snack: “Fish Eye” pudding cups made with chia and coconut that look spooky and are kid-friendly.
More Halloween Snack Ideas
Here are a few more snack ideas from Bri and me that are perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower — a healthy Halloween party appetizer
Mummy Frozen Bananas — a healthy Halloween treat
Gooey Baked Brie with Raspberry Preserves — a savory Halloween recipe
You can find more Halloween party ideas, including recipes, crafts, DIY decorations, and games on my collection of favorite Halloween posts.
That’s it for this Halloween charcuterie board — enjoy creating a spooky, delicious spread for your next family night!
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