Halloween Moon Charcuterie Board
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Recipe Makes (Approximate):
Equipment
- Large rectangular or round serving board at least 15-18 inches
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- Small cookie cutters star shapes
- Small bowls or ramekins 2-3 pieces
- Cheese knife
- Small spoons for serving
Ingredients
For the Moon Shape
- 8 ounces aged white cheddar (crumbled into chunks)
- 4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- 4 ounces white cheese curds
Cheeses and Dairy
- 6 ounces mild white cheddar ( or gouda, for star cutouts)
- 4 ounces blueberry-coated goat cheese
Crackers and Nuts
- 4 ounces thin seeded crisps or crackers with dried fruit
- 1 cup candied pecans
Vegetables
- 2 cups purple cauliflower florets
- 8 ounces purple carrots (cut into sticks)
Fresh and Dried Fruits
- 2 cups fresh black grapes
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- ½ cup dried plums (prunes)
- ½ cup dried figs
- ⅓ cup dried cherries or blueberries
Sweets and Chocolate
- 12 dark chocolate truffles
- ½ cup purple gummy candies
Chips and Crunchy Items
- 3 ounces purple potato chips
- 3 ounces blue corn tortilla chips
Instructions
Create Your Moon Template
- Trace your serving board on construction paper, then cut out a half-circle template about 6-8 inches wide that fits your board with space around edges.
- Place template on board to test fit, then tape curved edges to create shallow walls for containing cheese.
Fill the Moon
- Fill paper template with 8 ounces crumbled aged white cheddar and 4 ounces blue cheese pieces, starting with largest chunks first.
- Add 4 ounces white cheese curds to fill gaps, creating textured moon surface.
- Carefully remove paper template, leaving crescent moon of cheese in place.
Assemble the Board
- Arrange 2 cups purple cauliflower florets in clusters around one side of moon.
- Place small bowls containing 1 cup candied pecans and 1/3 cup dried cherries to keep contained.
- Fill larger spaces with 3 ounces purple potato chips and 3 ounces blue corn tortilla chips, overlapping slightly.
- Add 2 cups black grapes in clusters around board to fill spaces.
- Scatter 12 dark chocolate truffles, 1/2 cup dried figs, and 1/2 cup dried plums throughout board.
- Cut star shapes from 6 ounces mild white cheddar and scatter around board like fallen stars.
- Finish with 1 cup fresh blackberries, 1/2 cup purple gummy candies, 8 ounces purple carrot sticks, 4 ounces seeded crackers, and 4 ounces blueberry goat cheese as a centerpiece.
Recipe Notes
Make it Ahead: Prep cheese stars, wash berries, and portion nuts the day before. Assemble day-of for best results.
Cheese Temperature: Let cheeses come to room temperature 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Make it Gluten-Free: Choose certified gluten-free crackers and verify all packaged items are gluten-free.
Make it Keto-Friendly: Focus on the cheeses, nuts, and vegetables while limiting crackers and dried fruits.
Storage: Best served immediately. If storing leftovers, refrigerate in airtight container up to 2 days.
Serving suggestion: Provide small plates and cheese knives for easy self-serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 823calProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 208mgTotal Carbs: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 15gNet Carbs: 23gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
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