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Crowd-Pleasing Halloween Charcuterie Board with Candy Corn

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A festive and playful Halloween charcuterie board that balances savory cheeses and meats with sweet candy corn and other treats. Perfect for parties, this board comes together in under 20 minutes and is sure to impress guests of all ages.

Ingredients

  • Brie cheese, 8 ounces
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces
  • Gouda or smoked gouda, 6 ounces
  • Prosciutto, 4 ounces
  • Salami (Genoa), 6 ounces
  • Pepperoni, 4 ounces
  • Candy corn, 1 cup
  • Chocolate-covered pretzels, 1 cup
  • Caramel popcorn, 2 cups
  • Mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup
  • Red grapes, 1 cup
  • Apple slices, 1 apple
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
  • Assorted crackers, about 2 cups
  • Breadsticks or grissini, 1 cup
  • Olives (green or black, pitted), 1/2 cup

Instructions

  1. Place your board on a flat surface. If using parchment paper, cut it to fit the board. Place small bowls or ramekins on the board for candy corn, olives, and caramel popcorn to create natural sections.
  2. Position the brie wheel whole on the board, slightly off-center. Place cheddar cubes in a small pile near the brie, and gouda slices in another cluster. Spread cheeses out so guests don’t have to reach across the whole board.
  3. Fold or roll prosciutto slices into loose ribbons and place near the brie. Fold salami slices into quarters or roll into cylinders and place near the cheddar. Arrange pepperoni in a small stack or fan pattern. Spread meats across the board so every section has something savory.
  4. Arrange crackers in small clusters around the cheeses and meats, fanning them out in groups of 3-4. Place breadsticks in a small bundle, leaning against a cheese wedge or bowl for height.
  5. Place grape clusters in a few spots around the board. Arrange apple slices in a small fan pattern near the cheddar. Scatter rosemary sprigs around the board for color and aroma.
  6. Pour candy corn into its designated bowl. Place chocolate-covered pretzels in small piles around the board. Sprinkle caramel popcorn in another area. Add mini marshmallows in a small cluster.
  7. Step back and check for empty spots, filling them with extra crackers or grapes. Ensure every section has a mix of savory and sweet. Tuck a few pieces of candy corn directly onto the board near the cheeses. Place cheese knives near each cheese and a small spoon in the olive bowl.

Notes

Let cheeses come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before assembling for best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the board; leave breathing room between items. Balance flavors across the board so every section has a mix of sweet and savory. Prep all ingredients before starting to arrange. Buy an extra bag of candy corn for snacking while assembling.

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Keywords: Halloween charcuterie board, candy corn charcuterie, Halloween appetizer, cheese board, party snack, sweet and savory board, Halloween party food

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