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Halloween Charcuterie Board

Halloween Charcuterie Board: Elevate Your Spooky Celebration

This Halloween Charcuterie Board is a fun and customizable centerpiece perfect for your festive gatherings, featuring a mix of playful treats and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cheese Ball
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mix of cheddar and mozzarella
  • 1 tbsp Seasonings Herbs like chives or dill
  • 1 cup Nuts or Herbs For coating, such as walnuts or fresh herbs
For the Savory Meats
  • 4 oz Prosciutto Wrapped around mozzarella
  • 4 oz Salami Alternative flavor
For the Cheeses
  • 8 oz Variety of Cheeses Include hard and soft cheeses like cheddar and brie
  • 8 oz Mozzarella balls Small, round, used as 'eyeballs'
For the Crunch
  • 1 box Crackers Various types like water crackers and baguette slices
  • 1 cup Nuts Almonds and pecans
For the Decorative Touches
  • 4 pcs Mini Pumpkins To add seasonal flair
  • 1 cup Edible Flowers or Herbs For an elegant touch
Optional Elements
  • 1 cup Fruits Grapes or apple slices
  • 1 bowl Dips or Spreads Like pumpkin hummus or festive jam

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cookie cutters
  • Serving board
  • plastic wrap
  • Airtight containers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pumpkin Cheese Ball: Mix the cream cheese and shredded cheese in a bowl, add herbs, and form into a pumpkin shape. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then coat with nuts or fresh herbs.
  2. Create Cheese Cut-Outs: Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut cheeses into spooky shapes. Store cut-outs in the refrigerator until ready.
  3. Assemble Mozzarella Eyeballs: Drain mozzarella balls and wrap with prosciutto. Secure with toothpicks and chill until serving.
  4. Board Assembly: Arrange components on a serving board, placing cheese ball in the center, and surrounding with mozzarella eyeballs, cheese shapes, meats, and crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best to allow cheeses to reach room temperature before serving, and assemble the board right before serving for maximum freshness.

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