Halloween Charcuterie Board

This Halloween Charcuterie Board is equal parts spooky and delicious — the ultimate snack board to kick off your Halloween festivities! Built around a creepy “cheese hand” centerpiece made with soft Boursin, prosciutto-wrapped finger rolls, and a haunting brie clown face inspired by It, this board blends fun and flavor for kids and adults alike. Rounded out with clementine “pumpkins,” antipasto skewers, cheese-stuffed sweet peppers, and plenty of themed skeletons and creepy decor, it’s a Halloween tradition that pairs perfectly with pumpkin carving night. Easy to customize and endlessly creative, this is your new go-to Halloween snack spread!

Ingredients & Elements:

For the Creepy Cheese Hand:

• 1 package Boursin or other soft spreadable cheese

• 5 meat and cheese rolls (use sliced provolone or mozzarella rolled with salami or ham)

• 3–4 slices prosciutto (for draping)

• 1 small handful pretzel sticks or almond slivers (for fingernails or bone effect, optional)

For the Brie “Clown” (Inspired by It):

• 1 small wheel of brie cheese

• Raspberry jam

• Salami for the clown features

For the Snack Board Add-Ons:

• Antipasto skewers (green olives, salami bows, bowtie pasta, and pepper jack cubes)

• Cheese-stuffed sweet peppers

• Clementine pumpkins (peeled clementines with small celery stems inserted on top)

• Crackers, crostini, or breadsticks

• Assorted nuts and dried fruit

• Skeleton decorations, plastic spiders, or Halloween props for the perfect creepy touch

How to Assemble:

1. Create the cheese hand:
   Form the Boursin into a rough hand shape directly on your board or on parchment paper. Use meat and cheese rolls for the fingers, tucking one end slightly into the Boursin “palm.” Drape prosciutto loosely over the hand to create a “skin” effect. If desired, press almond slivers or pretzel bits at the ends for fingernails or bones.

2. Make the brie clown:
   Place your brie wheel on the board. Using a small knife, carve subtle outlines for eyes and a wide grin. Fill the carved sections with red bell pepper strips or pomegranate seeds, and use black olives for eyes. (It’s creepy but delicious!)

3. Add the themed snacks:
   Arrange your antipasto skewers, cheese-stuffed peppers, and clementine pumpkins around the main features. Fill gaps with crackers, nuts, and dried fruit for texture and variety.

4. Decorate the board:
   Scatter small skeletons, spiders, or Halloween props throughout. Add candles or orange string lights for a festive glow.

5. Serve & enjoy:
   Bring the board out for your pumpkin carving night or Halloween gathering. Kids will love the playful elements, and adults will appreciate the bold flavors.

Tips for Success:

• Keep the board balanced: mix sweet, salty, and savory elements.

• Prep ahead by shaping the cheese hand and clown earlier in the day.

• Encourage kids to help — they’ll love adding the “bones” and “eyes!”