Let’s be real, there’s nothing ‘normal’ about this year. So, it’s not surprising that many of us mamas have been listening, wondering, and attempting to guess if we’ll be able to celebrate a NORMAL Halloween in 2020. Will trick or treating even be a thing this year? Who knows, but it’s good to have a backup plan, just in case! Enter, the Halloween Charcuterie Board. If you’re considering tossing your traditional Trick or Treating plans aside in favor of a small gathering with friends, spooky charcuterie will impress even the toughest critics!

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Charcuterie is a great choice year-round, but it’s especially fun when you can throw a theme into the mix. There are SO many Halloween-themed goodies out there, you can really take your board in any direction – sweet, savory, or a nice mix of both. While we know kids can live off sugar alone, the grown-ups may prefer cheeses, charcuterie meats, nuts, etc. I love including a little bit of both worlds when I know kids and adults will be sharing – below, I’ll highlight some ideas for creating the perfect Halloween charcuterie board.

Festive Colors

You can pull off wild colors on Halloween, so feel free to play up the orange, green, purple and black! There are lots of ways to incorporate fun colors, from candies and cookies to fruits, veggies and Halloween tchotchkes. A few colorful examples: Concord grapes, green olives, Stilton cheese with apricots, Toscano cheese with a Syrah rind, candy corn, candy pumpkins, pumpkin spice pretzels, Halloween M&Ms, etc. The possibilities are endless! You can find some of my Trader Joe’s fall favorites here.
Different Textures and Shapes

A great charcuterie board incorporates plenty of textures, shapes and varying heights. Whether it’s thinly sliced prosciutto, crumbly cheeses or a fun ghost-shaped Brie, it’s easy to achieve a nice balance across your board.
Mix of Sweet and Savory

Traditional charcuterie includes a lot of savory meats and cheeses, but for Halloween, you get a free pass to include as much sugar as you’d like! We all know the kiddos will love the fun Halloween-themed candies, and they make a great addition for a festive board. For placement, I like to start with the big stuff first – I arrange my cheeses, then add the meats, followed by fruits and veggies and finally, fill in the nooks and crannies with cookies, Halloween candies and nuts.
Spooky Decor

Because it’s Halloween, it’s fun to add some cute, spooky decor to your board. You can find the perfect pieces at Target, the dollar store or your local party or craft store. I picked up mini skulls, decorative bones, battery-operated string lights, glow sticks, and plastic spiders for my boards.

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I always love a themed charcuterie board! This turned out so fun. 🙂
Yes, they’re so fun! Thank you 🙂
I love making charcuterie boards and this one is so fun and festive! I’m pinning and will be recreating soon!
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Yay, have fun with it! 🙂
I love fun charcuterie boards! This would be spooky cute for a Halloween party.
Yes, it would be such a fun addition to a Halloween party! <3
That looks too pretty to eat! LOL What a great job.
Haha! Almost too pretty, but no one can resist cheese! 😉
Gorgeous as always!! You have a gift at these boards. Like others said, almost too pretty to eat.
Aww you are too sweet! <3 It's so much fun!
I just created my first Charcuterie board this past weekend and it was so fun. I love the endless possibilities. This is a great post on a themed charcuterie board.
Thank you! It’s such a fun project!
This this amazing. I would love to know where you found the ghost Brie! I’ve scoured the Internet and cannot seem to find anything like it.
Thank you! I actually used a cookie cutter to create it myself 🙂 Just purchase a wheel of Brie and use any shape cookie cutter to create shapes – it’s a fun trick for any holiday!
Wow! You have a gift! You make this sound so simple, my boards are never this amazing looking. The taste is fine, but the look is flat. I love the tips that you provide. Thank you!
Aww thank you! I️ hope the tips were helpful!
This is one of the BEST charcuterie boards I’ve ever seen!! I have never created one because I do not know where to begin, but this post was sooo helpful and I think making one for Halloween would be so cute!
Aww you are too kind! <3 Halloween themed boards are so fun!
I love charcuterie! And this board is no exception-it’s so fun! I love all the suggestions you gave, and you put it together so beautifully. It’s perfect for Halloween!
Thank you! It was fun!
So creative + cute! Love that it’s a great mix of healthy + “treat” items. And the skeleton hand is the perfect finishing touch!
It’s a fun touch, right?! 🙂
I’m definitely saving this for some imagination!
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This is so fun!! Very beautifully arranged. I LOVE charcuterie but have never done a themed one! Coming soon to my house for sure- thanks for the tips.
Thank you! Themed boards are so fun!
This is so cute! I loveee the ghost brie and the incorporation of the festive colors. Looks delicious. I’m also a big fan of how you folded your meats. Looks great.
Thank you! The ghost brie is a fun touch! <3