Charcuterie boards are one of the easiest ways to impress guests at a Halloween house party or spooky Halloween party. With just a few Trader Joe’s fall favorites, you can create a board that doubles as decor and delicious food. Perfect for Halloween dinner, Halloween food for party ideas, or a cozy fall gathering.
Prep Time, Cook Time, Total Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Meats
- Prosciutto
- Salami
Cheeses
- Creamy Toscano cheese dusted with cinnamon
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Mini brie bites
- Brie
- Toscano cheese soaked in Syrah
- Cranberry chèvre goat cheese
Crackers
- Pumpkin cranberry crisps
- Assorted crackers
- Fig and olive crisps
Fruit, Veggies & Olives
- Kiwi berries
- Pomegranate
- Blackberries
- Blood orange slices
- Carrots
- Marinated olives
Nuts
- Maple almonds
- Truffle Marcona almonds
Spreads & Pickled Items
- Pumpkin butter (or pumpkin + apple butter)
- Fig butter
- Honey
Decor & Garnish
- Fall flowers
- 16-inch skeleton prop (Amazon, Dollar Tree, etc.)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Start with the skeleton
Place your skeleton prop in the center of the board and add bowls for dips or spreads. - Add meats and cheeses
Fold prosciutto and salami into layers or rolls. Slice cheeses into a mix of shapes or use cookie cutters for pumpkins and ghosts. - Layer crackers around the skeleton
Surround the meats and cheeses with pumpkin cranberry crisps and assorted crackers for balance. - Fill in with fruits, veggies, and nuts
Add blackberries, pomegranate seeds, blood orange slices, and carrots for color and freshness. Scatter almonds and marcona nuts for crunch. - Place spreads and pickled items
Fill bowls with pumpkin butter, fig butter, and honey. Add olives for a savory touch. - Decorate and finish
Use fall flowers or mini pumpkins to complete the spooky theme. Adjust until the board looks full—no empty spaces.
Pro Tips
- Choose 2–3 cheeses in different textures (soft, hard, pungent) for variety.
- Stick to a Halloween color palette: orange, black, red, and white.
- Use cookie cutters to shape cheeses into pumpkins, bats, or ghosts for festive flair.
Nutrition Info (per serving estimate)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate | 420 | 18g | 35g | 22g | 4g | 6g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary depending on ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
