Description

This Halloween skeleton charcuterie board is spooky, fun, and packed with delicious meats, cheeses, and seasonal flavors. It’s the perfect centerpiece for a Halloween party, combining creativity with savory bites everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz) brie wheel
2 oz blueberry jam
4 yogurt covered pretzels
1 string cheese
16 oz young manchego, sliced into triangles
12 oz Columbus Meats Italian Dry Salame
1 (12.5 oz) package Columbus Meats Charcuterie Tasting Board (Calabrese Salame, Castelvetrano olives, chocolate covered cranberries, crackers)
10 oz mild cheddar, cubed
30 oz dark purple grapes
8 dried orange slices

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Instructions

Chill the brie in the freezer for 15–20 minutes.
To make the brie skull: cut wedges out of the sides of the bottom third of the cheese to form a mushroom-like shape, then round the top edges. Slice off the top ½-inch of brie and set aside. Spread blueberry jam over the bottom piece of brie. Cut out a rectangle for the mouth, a triangle for the nose, and circles for the eyes using a paring knife or small cookie cutters. Place the top piece of brie back on. Cut one slice of manchego into 5 small squares and insert them into the rectangular mouth to create teeth.
Place the brie skull on a serving board. Position yogurt-covered pretzels underneath to form the neck. Place string cheese below the pretzels to represent the sternum.
Arrange manchego triangles on either side of the string cheese, alternating directions to resemble ribs.
Fold the salame into quarters and tuck between the manchego ribs and the string cheese sternum.
Place olives and chocolate-covered cranberries into separate ramekins, then add them to the board. Arrange Calabrese salame along the edges of the board.
Fill remaining spaces with cubed cheddar, grapes, and garnish with dried orange slices for a festive touch.

Notes

Chill the brie before carving to keep it firm and easier to shape. Use mini cookie cutters for precise eyes or mouth shapes. Prepare the skeleton layout in advance, then add crackers and garnishes right before serving for maximum freshness.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cooking Required
Cuisine: American