How to Make a Halloween Skull Charcuterie Board
Create a spooky Halloween charcuterie board skull centerpiece with this dessert tray, paired with ghoulish snacks for a chillingly delicious soirée.
I think themed snack boards are such a fun way to celebrate special occasions. Whether at a birthday, holiday gathering, or just getting together with friends, they always seem to be the hit of the party.
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The most fun part, for me, is coming up with a variety of items and beautiful food that fit with the theme of my festive display. Be sure to check out these Jack Skellington hand pies, Halloween chocolate bark or Hocus Pocus dessert board too!
Snack boards are so much fun to make and perfect for sharing at all of your Halloween festivities. The best part is that they are completely customizable according to your own personal preferences.
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The spooky charcuterie board idea I am sharing with you today uses a combination of foods that are both sweet and salty. I really like that balance, but there are so many other ways to create your own board.
Today’s version also doesn’t need to be refrigerated. It can stay at room temperature. That is a bonus when putting the board together ahead of time. It is also more on the sweet side, but you can make yours savory too.
Your favorite veggies, crackers, a variety of meats and cheeses, or black and green olives are all good choices to include with a savory board. You could make an entire board with only fresh fruits.
It could be a dessert charcuterie board or a breakfast board. Another fun idea would be to pick a specific color scheme for your board or give it a colorful sugar skull look with all your favorite Halloween candy. Let your imagination run wild!
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Supplies:
Ingredients:
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- White chocolate dipped pretzels
- White chocolate chips
- Mints
- Mini marshmallows
- White cheddar popcorn
- Mini donuts
Instructions:
1. Use the various ingredients to create a skull shape on the board.
2. Use the blackberries and blueberries for eyes and a mouth.
3. Fill in all of the empty spaces in the skull with white snacks and treats.
Tips and Tricks:
- If you don’t have a dedicated charcuterie board, a large cutting board is a great option. You can also use a baking sheet or any other wooden board instead.
- Wrap your board in plastic wrap or parchment paper before adding the food items. This is an easy way to save on cleanup.
- When building a beautiful charcuterie board, place the larger items on your board first, then move on to the smaller items to fill in the gaps. Ramekins or other small bowls can also be placed on the board to hold small items.
- Depending on the size of your group, you can use a large board or a smaller board.
- The dollar store is a great place find inexpensive serving trays and Halloween decorations, like plastic spiders, mini pumpkins, and other spooky elements for your parties.
There is no wrong way to put together a food board. Get creative in making your own ultimate Halloween party food display. I would love to see how they all turn out!
If you like this Halloween charcuterie board, check out these other themed dessert board posts, like this s’mores dessert board, a turkey board for Thanksgiving, or a Christmas treat board.
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Skull Charcuterie Dessert Board
Ingredients
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- White chocolate dipped pretzels
- White chocolate chips
- Mints
- Mini marshmallows
- White cheddar popcorn
- Mini donuts
Instructions
- 1. Use the various ingredients to create a skull shape on the board.
- 2. Use the blackberries and blueberries for eyes and a mouth.
- 3. Fill in all of the empty spaces in the skull with white snacks and treats.
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