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Halloween Cheese Board

Create a Spooky Halloween Cheese Board That Wows Your Guests

A Halloween Cheese Board that’s quick and delicious, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Base
  • 8 oz Goat cheese Can be substituted with ricotta, cream cheese, or butter.
  • 8 oz Plant-based cheese Alternative for vegan guests.
For the Sweet Topping
  • 1 cup Cherry jam Can substitute with strawberry or raspberry jam.
  • 20 drops Red food coloring For enhanced spooky appeal.
For the Decorations
  • 3 pieces Spider Use plastic or edible sugar spiders.
  • 1 cup Candy eyes Caution: may be hard on teeth.

Equipment

  • Wooden board or decorative plate
  • Butter knife or offset spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Halloween Cheese Board
  1. Begin by taking your goat cheese and placing it on a rustic wooden board or a decorative plate. Use a butter knife or an offset spatula to spread the cheese into a swirling pattern.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine your cherry jam with approximately 20 drops of red food coloring. Stir well until the jam takes on a deep hue.
  3. Decorate your cheese board with eerie plastic spiders and playful candy eyes, strategically placing them around the cheese and jam.
  4. Add a few butter or cheese knives around the edges for easy serving and consider using some festive themed plates or napkins.
  5. Set your Halloween Cheese Board out for guests to admire, ideally serve it about an hour after preparing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, prep the ingredients the day of and assemble at least an hour before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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