Kid-Approved Halloween Charcuterie Board with Candy Corn
A fun and easy Halloween snack board that combines sweet and salty treats, perfect for parties or movie nights. This kid-approved charcuterie board comes together in under 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 8 ounces orange cheddar cheese cubes
- 4 ounces ghost pepper jack cheese slices
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 cup Halloween-themed crackers
- 1/2 cup peanut butter filled pretzels
- 1/2 cup marshmallows
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate covered almonds
- 1/2 cup baby carrots
- A handful of edible googly eyes
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the grapes and baby carrots. Slice the apple and toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Cut the orange cheddar into 1-inch cubes. Slice the ghost pepper jack into 1/4-inch thick pieces and use cookie cutters to make spooky shapes.
- Arrange small bowls or ramekins on the board. Place candy corn in one, marshmallows in another, and peanut butter pretzels in a third.
- Arrange the cheese cubes and shaped slices around the bowls, spreading them out across the board.
- Scatter the Halloween crackers and mini pretzel twists in the empty spaces, creating little clusters near the cheese.
- Place the grapes, apple slices, and baby carrots around the board. Fan out the apple slices and cluster the grapes.
- Sprinkle the dark chocolate covered almonds in any remaining gaps. If using edible googly eyes, press them gently onto a few cheese cubes or marshmallows.
- Step back and check the balance. Adjust items to ensure a good mix of colors and textures.
Notes
Keep the board in a cool spot until serving to prevent candy corn from getting sticky. Assemble no more than an hour before serving. For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter pretzels with plain pretzels and skip the dark chocolate almonds. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the board
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: Halloween charcuterie board, kid-friendly snack, candy corn, Halloween party food, easy appetizer