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A Halloween-themed charcuterie board with cheeses, fruits, and meats arranged to resemble three faces. A message reads "I Smell Children," surrounded by skeleton hand props and decorations.
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Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

This festive Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board brings everyone's favorite Halloween witches to life with a magical mix of treats that's perfect for spooky season!
Course Appetizers/Party Foods
Cuisine American
Keyword Halloween charcuterie board, Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Brie cheese wheels
  • Salami
  • Kiwis
  • Blackberries
  • Mini pepperonis
  • White cheddar cubes
  • Olives
  • Candy eyeballs
  • Yellow cheddar cubes
  • Raspberries
  • Goat cheese with herbs
  • Chocolate covered pretzels
  • Brownie bites
  • Assorted crackers
  • Black jimmy sprinkles
  • Cheddar cheese slices optional for making letters

Instructions

  • Line your serving board with a piece of parchment paper.
  • Place the three rounds of brie in the center of the board for the faces.
    3 Brie cheese wheels
  • Take your salami and fold each piece in half, then fold it like an accordion. Place 2-3 folded pieces on a toothpick and repeat as needed. Place the salami in a semi-circle along the top perimeter of your board.
    Salami
  • Place your kiwis underneath the center brie wheel to create Winifred Sanderson’s dress.
    Kiwis
  • 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.
    Blackberries
  • Place the mini pepperonis on the middle cheese wheel to create Winifred's hair.
    Mini pepperonis
  • .Next, create Sarah's hair by placing white cheddar cubes in a flowing pattern on top of the left cheese wheel.
    White cheddar cubes
  • Place a small group of olives between the blackberries and Winnifred's hair..
    Olives
  • For an extra spooky touch, place a candy eyeball on the top of each olive.
    Candy eyeballs
  • Use the yellow cheddar cheese cubes to create Mary’s dress.
    Yellow cheddar cubes
  • . Then add the raspberries to create Sarah’s dress.
    Raspberries
  • Place the goat cheese to right of Mary's head.
    Goat cheese with herbs
  • Fill in the empty spaces at the top with the chocolate covered pretzels and brownie bites.
    Chocolate covered pretzels, Brownie bites
  • Fill the bottom of the board with your favorite crackers.
    Assorted crackers
  • Cut a small piece of salami into a lip shape for Sarah's mouth. Place it on the brie. Cut another piece for Mary’s downturned mouth, then cut a mini pepperoni into a heart shape for Winifred’s mouth.
    Salami
  • For Sarah's mole, you can use a black pearl sprinkle, black peppercorn or one of the little round parts off the blackberry.
  • Add jimmy sprinkles for the sisters’ eyes.
    Black jimmy sprinkles
  • For Winfred's red cheeks, rub a raspberry over the brie in the shape of a circle.
  • Take the excess white cheddar, or cheddar cheese slices, and cut out the words “I smell children” with small alphabet cookie cutters. Place “I Smell” at the top of the board and “Children” at the bottom. Now serve and enjoy!
    Cheddar cheese slices

Notes

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.