Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Spider Web Board
A visually stunning and easy-to-assemble Halloween appetizer featuring a cream cheese base with a white chocolate spider web design, surrounded by meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block soft cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted)
- 1 pack black licorice strings (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 box assorted crackers (rectangular water crackers or plain sesame)
- 6 oz sliced meats (prosciutto or ham)
- 1 cup sliced fruits (grapes or apple slices)
- 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds or cashews)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (apricots or cranberries)
Instructions
- Take the cream cheese out of the fridge 30 minutes before starting to ensure it is soft. Place the block in the center of a dark-colored board and spread it into a circle approximately 8-10 inches in diameter.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a corner cut off.
- Starting in the center of the cream cheese circle, drag the melted chocolate out to the edge in straight lines (spokes) about 6-8 times. Then, drag the chocolate in small, irregular circles outward to connect the spokes, creating a web pattern. Let set for 2 minutes.
- Place sliced black olives on the board to form spider bodies. Arrange black licorice strings around the olives to resemble spider legs. Place 3-5 spiders on the board.
- Arrange crackers around the edge of the board. Place meats, fruits, nuts, and dried fruit in small piles or clusters around the web to balance the board.
- Serve at room temperature after letting the board sit for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to bloom.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to spread smoothly without cracking. Do not overheat white chocolate to prevent seizing. For a gluten-free version, use GF crackers and ensure all ingredients are certified GF. The web should look organic and messy, not perfectly symmetrical.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1/8 of the b
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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