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8 Incredible Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas: Trader Joe’s Style

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The Halloween Charcuterie Board I created last year was so popular it went viral on Pinterest! So when a group of friends asked me to join them in sharing some Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas this year, I was excited to come up with something new. This time I’m featuring only items found at Trader Joe’s for my board and 7 other incredible Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas for you as well!  There are so many fun ideas included below. I love trying new things and think you will love these festive fall charcuterie ideas, too!
 
Halloween themed Charcuterie board comprised of items just from Trader Joe's

Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas

My kids love it when I pull together a charcuterie board for snacking and they loved this festive Halloween snack board that was waiting for them when they got home from school. You could put one together for a classroom party, an afternoon snack, or for any Halloween festivity. I know I plan to make this again on the day of Halloween so we have something yummy to snack on while getting ready to trick or treat. 

All the items found on my board are sourced from Trader Joe’s, keep reading for a printable charcuterie shopping list that you can take with you to pick up your items!

Trader’s Joes Charcuterie Board Items

My  local Trader Joe’s is filled with seasonal fall food items right now! From pumpkin mousse cakes to Halloween Joe Joe cookies, I was thrilled when I found such a large assortment of sweet and savory treats. One of the best things about a charcuterie board is that there are so many options to sample and I can savor a little of everything. My Thanksgiving Board from last year was also made up of items I found at Trader Joe’s.
 
Trader Joe’s also has a wide variety of cheeses at a very reasonable price. I had so much fun turning goat cheese into a mummy and shaping brie cheese into a coffin! 
A spooky charcuterie board for Halloween snacking.. Sweet and savory.

How to Build a Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board:

The recipe card below will walk you through creating each item on my board, but generally I place the largest items first, like the Pumpkin Jar and cheeses. Next, I place smaller items and spreads in small bowls to both contain the items and add some visual interest to the board. I’ve collected several shapes and sizes of white bowls that I can pull out when needed.

With cookies, crackers and other items that are round or square, place them stacked together in a straight line or a semi-circle.

These 8 Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas are perfect for an afternoon snack, a halloween school party, or a festive halloween party dessert. From colorful to spooky, you'll love these ideas for creating a halloween snack board are perfect for grazing on Halloween night, with items from Trader Joe's.

When styling your board, add some decorative items around the side to bring in additional layers and texture. Here I’ve added spiders and bone hands for some fun, creative touches. As you can see, my bone hands are getting a little out of hand trying to steal some of the treats, ha!

Don’t be afraid to get creative with the items on your charcuterie platter. I created several items to go with my theme, like the ghosts, mummy, and witch fingers. While it takes a little more time to put together, it’s fun if you are planning for a party or themed event.

Stack and layer your items so you don’t have to refill as often when hosting.

Looking for more tips for creating the perfect charcuterie board? Don’t miss my Amazon Video!

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Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas: Trader Joe's Style

These 8 Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas are perfect for an afternoon snack, a halloween school party, or a festive halloween party dessert. From colorful to spooky, you'll love these ideas for creating a halloween snack board are perfect for grazing on Halloween night, with items from Trader Joe's.

A Halloween charcuterie board that is perfect for any Halloween party!

Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • Tomato & Basil Hummus Dip
  • Coffin Brie Cheese
  • Mummy Goat Cheese
  • Roasted Gorgonzola Crisp Crackers
  • Eye balls: Sliced Black Olives, Coliegine Fresh Mozzarella
  • Candy Coated Chocolate Drops
  • Chocolate Mousse Pumpkins
  • Halloween Joe Joe's Cookies
  • Maple Leaf Cookies
  • Ghosts: Speculoos Cookies and White Chocolate Chips
  • Witch Fingers: Pumpkin Spice Batons and Pecans
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
  • Yogurt Covered Pretzels
  • Spooky Spicy Chakri Mix
  • Caramel Bites
  • Spooky Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies
  • Grapes
  • Mandarin Orange Pumpkins

Instructions

  1. Cut your brie cheese into a coffin shape. With an edible marker, write RIP.
  2. With a knife, make zig zag cuts across your goat resembling a mummy dressing.
  3. Add Roasted Gorgonzola Crisp Crackers around your cheese.
  4. Place the Candy Coated Chocolate Drops in a bowl.
  5. Place the Spicy Chakri Mix in a small bowl.
  6. Place the Tomato & Basil Hummus Dip in a pumpkin bowl and cut pieces from black olives to create a jack o lantern face.
  7. Melt white chocolate and dip the Speculoos Cookies, creating ghosts. Add two dots of fudge or melted chocolate to make eyes. Place in refrigerator to allow to dry.
  8. Unwrap the mandarin oranges and add a grape slice on top.
  9. Place a black olive slice on top of the fresh mozzarella balls to create the spooky eyes.
  10. Display the maple leaf cookies, pumpkin mousse cakes, caramel bites, and Halloween Joe Joe's Cookies around your board.
  11. Fill in spaces with the yogurt and chocolate covered pretzels. Place the Spooky cookie letters on top.
  12. Make Witch fingers with Pumpkin Spice Batons and Pecans.

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Common Questions about Charcuterie Boards:

What is a Charcuterie Board?

Charcuterie boards have been around for hundreds of years and are usually made of meats and cheeses. The concept dates back to ancient Rome and has gained popularity in the US in recent years.

What is typically on a Charcuterie Board or platter?

Traditionally, charcuterie boards are made of meat and cheese, but you’ll find that anything goes. Choose a selection of crackers, nuts, fruits, bread, spreads, pickles, olives, and even candy and desserts. 
Details of Halloween themed charcuterie board

What are the best cheeses for a Charcuterie Board?

For me, this depends on the occasion and the theme, but I like to include some type of goat cheese, a creamy cheese (like Brie), and a sharp cheese. I love to scour the market to find what is on sale or what I haven’t tried before and I keep a running list in my phone of the cheese I like best.

Are Charcuterie Boards healthy?

Charcuterie boards can be healthy! I created this beautiful rainbow charcuterie board comprised of primarily fruits and vegetables!
Fruit, cookies, cheese, crackers and candy adorn a charcuterie board for Halloween.
 
Charcuterie boards are perfect for any holiday or gathering! Check out the favorite charcuterie boards I’ve created, and be sure to keep reading to enjoy all the festive Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas below:
A Halloween snack board featuring sweets

Cookies, candy, and fruit, oh my! You’ll love this festive Halloween Snack Board from Alyse of Alyse Warren. 

Perfectly pink Halloween themed snack board composed of cookies and candy

Being a fan of the color pink, I love this colorful Halloween dessert board by Nicki of A Tufted Life. 

Trader Joe's inspired charcuterie board featuring black cat cookies

Are these cat cookies not the cutest? This Trader Joe’s inspired Halloween Snack Board is by Ashley from Modern Glam who also shares how to make those cute cats!

a beautiful charcuterie board of cheeses, crackers, meats and fruit

I love these fresh fall flavors on this black and white Halloween Cheese Board by Courtney from 12th and White.  

A pretty pastel Halloween sweets board

How cute are those ghost meringue cookies? I absolutely adore this whimsical Halloween Charcuterie Board from Holly of Chandeliers and Champagne. 

Sweets adorn this pink charcuterie board for Halloween

Another colorful option, I love this orange, pink and black Halloween Boo Board from Megan of Sugar Color House.  

Here’s last year’s board. I can’t wait to serve another as my family heads out to trick or treat! We always make Halloween a fun family event with Family Halloween Costumes. Happy Halloween planning, friends!

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This post was originally posted in October 2020 but I updated it in September 2021! Enjoy!

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These 8 Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas are perfect for an afternoon snack, a halloween school party, or a festive halloween party dessert. From colorful to spooky, you'll love these ideas for creating a halloween snack board are perfect for grazing on Halloween night, with items from Trader Joe's.

Arkansas Lifestyle Blogger Jennifer Maune from Maune Legacy Blog

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  1. Charcuterie literally means cooked meats, not snacks. These are very cute snack displays but only one of them could be classified as charcuterie.

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