Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

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This Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board brings Halloween’s favorite witches to life with a magical mix of sweet and savory bites. It’s a simple and tasty way to add a festive touch to your spooky celebrations or movie night.

A Halloween-themed charcuterie board featuring cheese, crackers, fruits, meats, and vegetables arranged to depict three faces with the text "I SMELL CHILDREN" spelled out in food.

Hocus Pocus Snack Board

“The witches are baaack!” This time, it’s in the form of a fun and festive Hocus Pocus-themed charcuterie board. This delicious grazing board is packed with the perfect mix of sweet and savory goodies, all arranged to look just like the Sanderson sisters. It’s perfect for your next Halloween party or Hocus Pocus movie night.

While there are so many versions of this board, I just couldn’t wait to make one of my own! Made with simple, store-bought snacks, setting up this board is a total breeze…no magic required! Just arrange the treats on your board, and you’ll have a whimsical spread full of Halloween fun for your next gathering.

If you’re looking for more spooky snack ideas, this sweet treat Halloween Snack Board with Nutter Butter ghosts and Oreo bats is always a hit with little ghosts and goblins.

A Halloween-themed charcuterie board with cheese, fruits, crackers, and cold cuts arranged to resemble spooky faces, with small pumpkins and "SMELL CHILDREN" spelled out in cheese.

Why We Love This Idea

Adorable design: This Hocus Pocus board is made with simple snacks arranged to look just like the Sanderson sisters.
Easy to make: With simple, store-bought snacks, assembling this charcuterie board is a breeze, perfect for stress-free party prep.
Tasty variety: From savory meats and cheeses to sweet brownie bites, there’s something for every craving.
Great for snacking: Whether it’s a Hocus Pocus party or your watching Halloween movies at home, the entire board is full of easy grab-and-go snacks.

Ingredients

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Brie cheese wheels (3)
Blackberries
Raspberries
Kiwis
Salami
Yellow cheddar cheese cubes
White cheddar cheese cubes
Mini pepperoni bites
Chocolate covered pretzels
Brownie bites
Olives
Candy eyeballs
Goat cheese with herbs
Assorted crackers
Black jimmy sprinkle

How to Make a Fun Halloween Hocus Pocus Board

Step 1. Line your serving board with a piece of parchment paper, then place the three rounds of brie in the center of the board.

Step 2. Take your salami and fold each piece in half, then fold it like an accordion. Add two to
three folded pieces to a toothpick, then repeat as needed. Arrange it in a semi-circle along the top of your board.

Step 3. Place your kiwis under the center brie wheel to create Winifred Sanderson’s dress.

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Step 4. On top of the right brie wheel, create Mary’s hair style by placing blackberries in a group that’s wider at the bottom and pointed at the top.

Step 5. Create Winifred’s hair by placing mini pepperonis on top of the middle brie wheel.

Step 6. Next, create Sarah’s hair with white cheddar on the left cheese wheel.

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Step 7. Place green olives between the blackberries and mini pepperonis.

Step 8. For an extra spooky touch, place a candy eyeball on the top of each olive.

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Step 9. Use the yellow cheddar cheese cubes to create Mary’s dress.

Step 10. Then, add the raspberries to create Sarah’s dress.

Step 11. Place the goat cheese between the blackberries and yellow cheese.

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A round charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, fruits, and vegetables arranged on a dark surface, surrounded by small decorative pumpkins and skeleton hands.

Step 12. Fill in the empty spaces at the top with the chocolate covered pretzels and brownie bites.

Step 13. Fill the remaining space at the bottom of the board with your favorite crackers.

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A Halloween-themed charcuterie board featuring a variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, and Halloween decorations including pumpkins and skeleton hands.

Step 14. Cut a small piece of salami into a lip shape for Sarah’s mouth and another piece for Mary’s downturned mouth.

Step 15. For Sarah’s mole, you can use a black pearl sprinkle, black peppercorn or one of the little round parts off the blackberry.

Step 16. Add jimmy sprinkles for the sisters’ eyes.

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Step 17. Cut a mini pepperoni into a heart shape for Winifred’s mouth. Then, to make her red cheeks, rub a raspberry over the brie in the shape of a circle.

Step 18. Take the excess white cheddar, or use cheddar cheese slices, and cut out the words “I smell children” with small alphabet cookie cutters. Finally, place them at the top and bottom of the board.

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Step 20. That’s it…now you’ve got an amazing Hocus Pocus snack board that your guests are going to absolutely love! Serve and enjoy!

How To Store Leftovers

Cover the board with plastic wrap, then chill in the refrigerator. To help keep the crackers fresh and crispy, store them separately in a ziploc bag.

A Halloween-themed charcuterie board featuring cheeses, fruits, meats, and crackers arranged decoratively with three faces, and letters forming the phrase "I smell children." Fake skeleton hands and pumpkins surround the board.

Variations and Add-ins

Kiwi: If you can’t find ripe kiwi, you can use green grapes instead.
Raspberries: Instead of raspberries, try fresh cherries or large strawberry slices.
Blackberries: Mary’s hair could be made with black olives instead, if you prefer.
Brownies: Instead of brownie bites, feel free to use miniature Reese’s cups, Oreos, or pieces of your favorite chocolate candy.
Pretzels: Swap these for mini Twix or any of your favorite mini chocolate snack bars.
White cheddar: Sarah Sanderson’s hair is made with white cheddar, but you can use pineapple chunks, butter popcorn or your favorite yellow gummy candies.
Pepperoni: If you can’t find mini pepperonis, you can cut regular sized pepperonis into smaller circles or just use the larger ones on the board instead.

A charcuterie board arranged with various snacks including cheese, crackers, fruits, meats, and candies, with letter-shaped items spelling out "I smell children".

Top Tips For A Halloween Charcuterie Board

For the board: We used this 17.6″ gold tray from Target but you can use any large round cutting board or serving tray.
Test run: To make sure your board is big enough, lay the wrapped brie out on the board, then imagine the other ingredients filled in around it.
Use a parchment liner: Lining the board helps with easy cleanup and prevents any direct contact between the food and the board.
Add fun details: If you have empty spaces, fill them in with other Halloween themed treats, like mini pumpkin candy corn or gummy worms. You could also add some Halloween puppy chow.
For serving: To make serving easier during your Halloween party, add small tongs, forks, and party picks around the board. You’ll also want to have some small plates on hand so guests can serve themselves.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe in advance?

While you can make it ahead of time, I like to wait until just before the party starts. This ensures all the ingredients are fresh and the flavors haven’t started blending together.

Can I use this idea for other occasions besides Halloween?

Sure. For other occasions, you can just leave the faces off, and arrange the fruits and meats in a different design.

How much charcuterie should I prepare per person?

I try to aim for about 4-6 ounces of food per person. This includes a mix of cheese, meats, fruits, and snacks. You can adjust quantities based on the number of guests and whether the board will be served with other appetizers.

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