This Skeleton Charcuterie Board is the ultimate spooky centerpiece for your Halloween party. Crafted with eerie precision and loaded with seasonal flavors, this fun board features meats, cheeses, crackers, and themed extras that mimic bones, skulls, and creepy fingers — arranged around a life-sized skeleton prop. It’s delicious, dramatic, and surprisingly easy to put together, making it perfect for entertaining ghouls and guests alike.
Skeleton Charcuterie Board
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 large board (serves 10-12) 1x
Description
A creepy and delicious Halloween charcuterie board styled around a skeleton. It’s the perfect spooky centerpiece for your haunted gathering!
Ingredients
1 skeleton prop (cleaned and food-safe)
6–8 types of cured meats (prosciutto, salami, pepperoni, etc.)
4–5 cheeses (brie, cheddar, gouda, blue, etc.)
Seasonal fruits (figs, grapes, apples)
Olives and pickles
Crackers and breadsticks
Candy eyeballs or Halloween candy
Dips (mustard, fig jam, hummus)
Instructions
1. Place the skeleton prop on a large wooden board or serving surface.
2. Pose the skeleton arms and legs for dramatic effect.
3. Fill the skeleton’s ribcage with meats like prosciutto and salami, draping them like ‘guts.’
4. Arrange cheeses around the skeleton, cutting some into ‘bone’ shapes for effect.
5. Add crackers and breadsticks to mimic bones and limbs.
6. Use grapes, figs, and olives to fill gaps and add creepy color.
7. Place candy eyeballs or Halloween treats for added fun.
8. Finish with dips in small bowls tucked between the food.
Notes
Use parchment under meats for easier cleanup.
Choose soft and hard cheeses for texture variety.
Add themed toothpicks or spooky labels for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Skeleton charcuterie board, Halloween party board, spooky appetizer