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Spook Cuterie Board

Spook Cuterie Board: A Festive Halloween Snack Spread

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  • Author: TalesOfaKitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 8-12

Description

Make a festive “spook cuterie board” for Halloween! Packed with healthy, colorful ingredients, Tales Of A Kitchen’s recipe is full of Halloween spirit.


Ingredients

To create the ultimate spook cuterie board, gather a mix of healthy, themed ingredients with a spooky twist:

  • Cheese: Mini mozzarella balls (for “eyeballs” with olives), gouda or brie (sliced into tombstone shapes).
  • Meats: Thinly sliced prosciutto or salami (arranged as “creepy crawlies”), pepperoni slices.
  • Fruits & Veggies: Blackberries, blueberries, and dark grapes (for a dark, mysterious vibe). Carrot sticks or baby carrots, mini bell peppers (orange for Halloween). Pomegranate seeds for a blood-red accent.
  • Healthy Dips: Hummus with a dusting of paprika for a fiery look, Greek yogurt with black food coloring swirled for a mysterious look.
  • Crackers & Breadsticks: Whole-grain crackers, breadsticks, and pita chips shaped like bats or ghosts if available.
  • Nuts & Seeds: Pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashews (arranged as a bony skeleton).
  • Sweet Treats: Dark chocolate pieces, chocolate-covered pretzels, and dark chocolate-covered almonds.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Base: Start with a large wooden board or tray. Place your dips in small black or orange bowls for color contrast, then space them across the board.
  2. Arrange Cheese and Meats: Cluster your mozzarella “eyeballs” and tombstone-shaped brie on opposite sides. Roll or twist the prosciutto and salami into “creepy” shapes and fan them around the board for a full look.
  3. Add Fruits and Vegetables: Scatter the dark fruits like blueberries and blackberries for a moody vibe. Place bell peppers and cantaloupe slices together for Halloween’s classic orange, and add pomegranate seeds for a “bloody” effect.
  4. Incorporate Dips and Crackers: Position the dips next to contrasting colors – like hummus near the dark fruits—and layer crackers around the edges. Breadsticks can be arranged in crisscross patterns for texture.
  5. Sprinkle Nuts & Add Sweets: Finish with pumpkin seeds and nuts, adding dark chocolate accents for a festive twist. If you like, garnish with mini Halloween decorations or edible flowers for flair.

Notes

  • Plan for Color Contrasts: Mix dark, vibrant fruits with lighter dips and breads for visual variety.
  • Balance Healthy Ingredients: Keep the board nutritious with a mix of fresh produce, whole grains, and proteins.
  • Avoid Overcrowding: Keep space between items for a cleaner, more inviting look.
  • Add Festive Decor: Add a few decorative props like mini pumpkins, spiders, or black cloth pieces to heighten the Halloween theme.

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~220 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 230 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 9 g