Time to celebrate the season with this easy pumpkin charcuterie board. A snack board full of orange-colored snacking options and designed to look like a jack-o lantern. A fun jack-o-lantern snack board for parties, movie nights, and more this fall and Halloween season.
This pumpkin board is loaded with dark berries, olives, peppers, crackers, chips, sliced cheese, and more. You will even find candy corn and Reese’s pieces for a sweet and savory mix of snack options.
Make sure to check out my Hocus Pocus snack board, which is inspired by the famous Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus. This is another great snacking tray for Halloween.
What Is A Pumpkin Charcuterie Board
A charcuterie board is a mix of snacking items that are spread around a try or serving board. This pumpkin board is shaped to look like a Halloween pumpkin, so it is made with all orange-colored food items.
Then for the stem, I used some green items. It is a fun way to elevate your snacking to get excited for the season.
When To Serve Up A Jack O Lantern Charcuterie Board
- Fall gatherings with family and friends. This can easily be used for the Thanksgiving and fall seasons.
- Fun for a Halloween movie night, Halloween parties, etc.
- Playdates with kiddos, or a snack for after a day outdoors at a pumpkin patch.
- Take and give to a neighbor, a co-worker’s party, etc. This is a fun item to gift loved ones with.
- Just for a snack for an evening snack option.
Ingredients Used
- Blueberries, Blackberries, or Grapes
- Black Olives
- Bell Pepper Slices (orange and green)
- Goldfish Crackers
- Cheetos
- Doritos
- Cheddar Cheese
- Reese’s Pieces
- Candy Corn
- Snow Peas
- Sliced Cucumbers
You can honestly use any food you want, so head to the store and look around at snack items, produce, etc. You will find tons of options to use for this snack board.
More Orange Colored Items
- Cantaloupe
- Carrots
- Pepperoni
- Salami
- Apricots
- Mandarin Oranges
- Veggie straws
- Sweet potato chips
- BBQ chips
- Mango
- Papaya
- Cheese Puffs
- Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
- Etc.
Tips And Tricks
Variety
Make sure to use a variety of ingredients for making this charcuterie board. For this version, I wanted all orange and green foods. But feel free to get creative and use a mix of items so you have dimension.
Round Board
Make sure to use a round board, slab, or serving platter as it will give you that pumpkin shape. If you use a different shape that is okay, but it will have some empty space so you keep the round shape.
Arranging Food
I recommend placing the eyes and face first and then working your way around creating the circle shape. This is going to help ensure you have an artful look at the end.
Fresh Ingredients
Make sure to use quality and fresh ingredients for this snacking board. It is important that your fruit and veggies are fresh, chips, etc. If you make it up in advance just make sure that you keep it covered until serving.
Dips and Spreads
You can have dips and spreads on the side for the veggies or chips if you want. Feel free to have your favorite sauces for dipping. From hummus to ranch dressing and all things in between.
Storing Leftovers
So if you do not eat all the items on your board, you can transfer them into a sealed container. Place the cold items in the fridge, and chips and such on the counter in a container. Then you can snack on for a few days after. Use your best judgment in terms of quality.
Now you can also assemble your board in advance if you want. Just keep it covered in plastic wrap or foil.
FAQs
Can I customize a charcuterie board for dietary restrictions?
Of course. Feel free to pick and choose food that works for you and your family and specific needs. From dairy-free items to meatless options.
How can I make my charcuterie board look visually appealing?
Make sure to focus on getting a nice clean shape when you are assembling the board. Clean edges are key so it really helps offer that vibrant look.
How much should I serve per person?
You will want to plan for 2-4 ounces of food per person when you are doing appetizers, or 6-8 ounces if you want more of a meal base. So make sure to know if you are going to do this as a party to pair with other appetizers to ensure it is more filling.
More Appetizers
Pumpkin Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
For the eyes and mouth:
- Dark berries such as blueberries blackberries or grapes
- Black olives
For the pumpkin:
- Orange bell pepper slices
- Orange crackers such as Goldfish crackers and Cheez-its
- Cheetos
- Doritos or orange tortilla chips
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Orange Reese’s pieces
- Candy corn
For the stem:
- Sliced green bell peppers snow peas or sliced cucumbers
Instructions
- Arrange the eyes and mouth onto the serving tray with the dark berries and olives.
- Start adding sections of orange ingredients around the board to create the pumpkin.
- Add the green items to create a stem at the top.
- Serve and enjoy!
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