Frankenstein Halloween Charcuterie Board

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Looking for a fun and spooky Halloween party snack that’s a little different from the usual sugary treats? This Frankenstein Halloween charcuterie board is a creative and healthy addition to your Halloween or Summerween celebrations. It’s packed with fruity and cheesy fun – and it’s so cute, even Frankenstein’s monster would smile!

This Halloween-themed charcuterie board features a quirky Frankenstein face made of green grapes, with date “hair,” chocolate chip eyes, and a licorice scar. This Halloween grazing board is surrounded by edible ghosts, jack-o’-lantern cheese bites, and other festive snacks – perfect for a party platter or kids’ afternoon treat.

frankenstein charcuterie board on white background.

Easy Halloween Charcuterie Board – Frankenstein Themed!

When it comes to Halloween finger foods, a themed charcuterie board is always a crowd-pleaser. It makes a great Halloween party bring-a-plate option too.

And best of all, it’s one of the easiest ways to make kids choose healthier Halloween treats, since they won’t be able to resist these cute, healthy party treats that have been given a spooky makeover!

Ingredients

10 slices of cheese (for cut-out shapes)
Shredded cheddar cheese rounds (for pumpkin lantern cheese shapes)
12 crackers
1–2 cucumbers
2 mandarines or tangerines
1 bunch of green grapes
¾ cup dates
2 bananas
Licorice strings, chocolate chips, or edible candy eyes and beads

How To Make A Halloween Charcuterie Board

Here’s how I created this cute Frankenstein Halloween grazing board, but feel free to tweak it to make it your own:

Step 1: Make Banana Ghosts & Mini Pumpkins

apple shaped chopping board with bananas and mandarines.

Peel the bananas and cut each into three parts (discard or snack on the middle piece).
Press in two chocolate chips or candy beads for eyes, and add a small strip of licorice for a mouth.
For the pumpkins, peel and halve the mandarines, and top each with a small cucumber “stem.”

Step 2: Create Green Cucumber Ghosts

Slice cucumbers lengthwise into long wedges.
Use a sharp knife to carve little teeth along the edge.
Use a straw to cut out small circular eyes and mouths.

Step 3: Cut Cheese Ghosts

Use a large heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut “ghost” shapes from sliced cheese.
Add candy eyes or use a straw to make small mouth and eye holes.

Find out how to make the pumpkin and jack o’lantern cheese shapes here.

Step 4: Build Frankenstein

Line your serving tray with a Halloween-themed napkin or parchment paper.
In the centre, create a rectangular Frankenstein face using green grapes.
Add hair and two neck bolts using dates.
Use licorice strips for the mouth, scar, and eyebrows, and chocolate chips for the eyes.

Step 5: Assemble The Board

frankenstein charcuterie board close up.

Place the Frankenstein face in the centre of the board.
Add the cheddar cheese lanterns on one side, and the cucumber and banana ghosts on the other.
Fill in the remaining space with cheese shapes, crackers, and extra fruit.

Tip: Swap grapes for kiwi or cucumber slices if preferred. Use prunes or pecans instead of dates.

The printable recipe card with a FULL ingredients list and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

FAQS & TIPS

What can I use instead of grapes for the Frankenstein face?

Kiwi slices, green apple pieces, or cucumber rounds work great as alternatives to grapes if you prefer less sugar or want a different texture.

Can I make this board ahead of time?

Yes! You can prep most elements the night before. Store fruit and cheese shapes in airtight containers in the fridge, and assemble the board just before serving to keep everything fresh.

This Frankenstein Halloween board is not only fun to make but also a great way to add a healthy twist to your Halloween party snacks. It’s interactive, eye-catching, and full of flavour. This Halloween snack board is great if you are hosting a Halloween party, a classroom celebration, or just having fun at home with the family!

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