A spooky and fun spin on the traditional charcuterie board.
People are getting ready for a really fun and scary Halloween! They’re putting up fake skeletons and spooky witches in their yards to make it extra special. But what about the food for the grown-ups? We know the kids want lots of candy, but the adults might want some tasty snacks before they go out for trick-or-treating. That’s where the Halloween charcuterie coffin comes in. It’s a fancy way to serve all sorts of yummy snacks!
What is a Charcuterie Board?
A charcuterie board is like a special way to serve snacks. It has tasty meats, cheeses, and things that go well with them, like fruits, nuts, and crackers. These are all put on a wooden board or plate. People can help themselves to the snacks at a party.
How To Make a Charcuterie Board
You can put different kinds of cured meats, make a spread with just plants, or arrange foods that match a season or a movie night.
Best Halloween Charcuterie Board Recipe
Volpi wanted to make a charcuterie board that’s not just tasty, but also spooky and enjoyable. They decided to turn it into a Halloween scene using their favorite snacks.
Their special charcuterie setup is a yummy combination of salty and sugary tastes. It includes things like Volpi’s Spicy & Mild Trio, Volpi Genoa Nuggets, spicy cheddar cheese, crackers, gummy worms, jelly beans, and the classic October treat: candy corn.
They’ve arranged the products to look like a hand popping out of the breadstick ‘coffin’. They used slices of prosciutto and creamy goat cheese, along with other tasty bites to complete your charcuterie board.
Kelsey Steffel, who’s an expert in making and serving cured meats at Volpi Foods, designed the charcuterie coffin. You can use her advice below to make your own spooky Halloween snacks for your friends and family.
Tips for Making Your Own Halloween Charcuterie Coffin Board
- Making the charcuterie coffin at home is simple because you likely already have the needed items such as Halloween candy, breadsticks, Oreo cookies, and other common pantry supplies.
- The recipe uses royal icing to build the coffin with breadsticks. You can also use peanut butter, melted chocolate or butterscotch morsels.
- To make the prosciutto hand, first, take your preferred soft cheese like goat cheese or mozzarella. Mold it into the shape of a hand and then cover it with slices of prosciutto.
- Don’t be afraid to mix sweet and savory flavors.
Be as creative as you want to when assembling this spread. “Start with your foundation pieces like breadsticks and making the hand with prosciutto and goat cheese. Then add anything that inspires you! The Halloween section
Ingredients
Coffin Charcuterie Board
- Breadsticks
- Volpi Spicy & Mild Trio
- Volpi Traditional Prosciutto
- Volpi Genoa Nuggets
- Spicy Cheddar
- Crackers
- Mixed Nuts
- Dried Cranberries
- Crushed Oreos
- Gummy Worms
- Jelly Beans (a fall flavor like S’mores is preferred)
- Candy Corn
- Royal Icing or Peanut Butter (to build breadstick coffin)
- Goat Cheese (to shape the prosciutto-covered hand)
CREDIT: PARADE