Looking for a fun Halloween snack board idea that doubles as breakfast? This Halloween Cheese Board is perfect for spooky season! With whipped cream cheese, raspberry fruit preserves, and bagels, this is an easy Halloween-themed board that the whole family will love, especially when they get to use those candy eyeballs for extra fun. Whether it's for a Halloween party or just a festive morning treat, this board is a great way to bring a little spooky joy to the table.
Halloween is my favorite holiday, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive Halloween board? This simple and creative idea is a fun way to start your spooky season mornings or even set the tone for a school party. Whether you're serving it at breakfast or brunch, this board will be the star of the show. It's all about mixing playful elements like candy eyeballs with tasty spreads and bagels for a delicious spooky treat. Gather your family or friends, and have a Happy Halloween with this easy, themed board that's sure to be a hit!
If you're looking for more fun Halloween snack ideas, be sure to check out my recipes for Halloween Pretzel Rods, Halloween Trail Mix, and Caramel Apple Grapes. These easy treats are perfect for adding more spooky fun to your Halloween celebrations!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy Halloween charcuterie board- Minimal effort, maximum fun!
- Customizable- You can easily swap in different types of cheese, add fun snacks, and play with the color scheme and different textures.
- Perfect for kids- Little ones will have so much fun decorating their bagels with candy eyeballs and spooky Halloween goodies.
Ingredients
This board uses a few simple ingredients to create a festive Halloween spread that's perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Whipped cream cheese: Soft, spreadable, and perfect for coating bagels with.
- Raspberry jam or preserves: Adds a pop of bright red to the board, giving it that spooky "blood" effect for Halloween.
- Bagels: Plain bagels work best here, but feel free to use your favorite kind from the grocery store!
- Candy eyeballs: These are the fun part! Your kids (or guests) will love decorating their bagels with these.
- Mini pumpkins, plastic spiders, etc.: Add these around the board to make it more festive.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Instructions
Step 1: Spread your whipped cream cheese on the serving board using the back of a spoon to create swoops for texture and a fun presentation. Spoon the raspberry jam around the cream cheese in small dollops, and for extra spooky vibes, you can mix in a drop of red food dye to make the jam look like blood.
Step 2: Spoon the raspberry jam around the cream cheese in small dollops, and for extra spooky vibes, you can mix in a drop of red food dye to make the jam look like blood.
Step 3: Add mini pumpkins, candy eyeballs, plastic spiders, and pretzel sticks for a festive touch.
Step 4: Slice your bagels and place them around the board. For more variety, feel free to include some crackers or mini baguette slices.
Step 5: Let your guests spread the cream cheese and jam onto their bagels and have fun decorating with the candy eyeballs.
Substitutions
- Cheese variations: Not a fan of whipped cream cheese? Swap it for soft cheeses like goat cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Jam options: Fig jam or any fruit preserves can be used instead of raspberry for a different flavor.
- Bagels: Try using gluten-free bagels for guests with dietary restrictions.
Variations
- Savory addition: Include green olives and black olives for savory flavors to balance the sweet toppings.
- Halloween snack board: Add other spooky snacks like black figs, black grapes, cheddar cheese shaped into mini pumpkins, and even Halloween candy like candy corn for a festive Halloween cheese board. Feel free to utilize small bowls to keep things separated!
- Fun shapes: You can shape the cream cheese and jam into fun Halloween themes like a witch hat or add edible spider webs using string cheese or piped icing for an extra festive touch.
Equipment
- A Large Cutting Board or Serving Board. This will be the base of your cheese board.
- Black Spiders, pumpkins, skeleton hands, etc.: For extra decoration.
Storage
Any leftover whipped cream cheese or jam can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bagels can be stored in a bread box or airtight bag to keep them fresh.
Top Tip
- Whipped cream cheese. Make sure to use whipped cream cheese for easy spreading and creating those swoops.
- Add red dye. For an extra spooky look, mix a drop of red food dye into the raspberry jam to make it even redder, like "blood."
FAQ
Yes, you can assemble the board the night before, just wait to add the fresh fruit and candy eyeballs until right before serving.
You can include a variety of cheeses like blue cheese, semi-soft cheeses like Brie, or cheddar for more savory flavors.
You can easily substitute plastic spiders with black olives or other small decorative items that fit your Halloween theme.
If you're looking for an alternative to bagels, you can swap them for crackers, mini baguette slices, or even pretzel stick. These options pair well with both the cream cheese and jam, giving guests a variety of flavors to enjoy.
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Halloween Cheese Board Recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Serving board or platter
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- ¼ cup raspberry fruit preserves or jam
- 4 bagels sliced
- Candy eyeballs, mini pumpkins, pretzel sticks, plastic spiders optional, for decoration
Instructions
- Spread your whipped cream cheese on the serving board using the back of a spoon to create swoops for texture and a fun presentation.
- Spoon the raspberry jam around the cream cheese in small dollops, and for extra spooky vibes, you can mix in a drop of red food dye to make the jam look like blood.
- Add candy eyeballs, mini pumpkins, and plastic spiders for a fun Halloween vibe. For more variety, include pretzel sticks, green or black olives.
- Slice bagels and place them around the cream cheese.
- Let your guests spread the cream cheese and jam on their bagels, crackers, or bread.
Krissy says
OMG this is so cute!! My kids will love