Skeleton Charcuterie Meat Cheese Board (Printable Version)

Create a spooky Halloween board with meats, cheeses, fruits, and fun garnishes shaped like a skeleton.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
02 - 5 oz salami slices
03 - 3.5 oz spicy chorizo slices
04 - 3.5 oz mortadella, sliced

→ Cheeses

05 - 5 oz brie, cut into bone shapes or wedges
06 - 5 oz white cheddar, sliced into rectangles or sticks
07 - 4.25 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
08 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls

→ Crackers & Bread

09 - 3.5 oz water crackers
10 - 3.5 oz breadsticks
11 - 3.5 oz baguette slices (use gluten-free if required)

→ Fruits & Vegetables

12 - 1 cup black grapes
13 - 1 cup green grapes
14 - 1 cup baby carrots
15 - 1 cup cucumber slices
16 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Accompaniments

17 - 1/2 cup green olives
18 - 1/2 cup black olives
19 - 1/4 cup cornichons
20 - 1/4 cup fig jam
21 - 1/4 cup whole grain mustard

# Preparation steps:

01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for the arrangement.
02 - Position brie wedges or mozzarella balls to shape the skull; use sliced cheddar for ribs and goat cheese balls for joints.
03 - Layer prosciutto, salami, chorizo, and mortadella to create the skeleton’s torso and limbs, folding or rolling slices for varied texture.
04 - Use breadsticks or baguette slices to represent bone forms for arms and legs.
05 - Place grapes and olives strategically for eyes and facial details on the skeleton.
06 - Arrange baby carrots, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes around the board to define the shape or occupy gaps, contributing color and freshness.
07 - Set crackers, cornichons, fig jam, and mustard in small bowls or along board edges for easy serving.
08 - Adjust all components to enhance the skeleton effect, fill open spaces, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with zero actual cooking needed
  • Works as a showstopper appetizer and conversation starter for parties
  • Customizable for gluten-free or vegetarian guests
  • Full of color and flavor in every bite
02 -
  • Gluten-free and vegetarian versions are easy to make
  • Freezes testing not needed as the fresh platter is meant for immediate serving
  • Great for mingling guests since it can be eaten at room temperature
03 -
  • Plan your skeleton layout first by sketching or plotting where skull and bones will be placed
  • Slice cheeses and meats ahead for quicker assembly
  • Try to use bowls that tuck smoothly into the board for sauces so they fit with the skeleton shape

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