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Perfect Halloween Charcuterie Board Ideas with Blood Orange Jam and Mummy Pretzels

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A festive yet delicious Halloween charcuterie board featuring sharp cheeses, cured meats, sweet-tart blood orange jam, and fun homemade mummy pretzels. Perfect for fall gatherings and parties.

Ingredients

  • Assorted cheeses: sharp aged cheddar, creamy brie, smoky gouda
  • Cured meats: thinly sliced salami, prosciutto, spicy chorizo
  • Crackers and breadsticks: plain water crackers, crunchy breadsticks
  • Blood orange jam (store-bought or homemade, e.g., Bonne Maman)
  • Fresh orange zest (for sprinkling)
  • Soft pretzel dough (store-bought refrigerated or homemade)
  • String cheese or mozzarella sticks, cut into thin strips
  • Black sesame seeds or tiny olives (for mummy eyes)
  • Butter, melted (for brushing pretzels)
  • Pickled vegetables like small gherkins or baby pickles
  • Roasted nuts: almonds or pecans
  • Fresh herbs: thyme or rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Let store-bought pretzel dough come to room temperature for about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12×8 inch rectangle.
  2. Slice dough into 1-inch strips lengthwise. Wrap each strip around a piece of string cheese, leaving a small gap for the eyes. Place wrapped pretzels on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  3. Press two black sesame seeds or tiny olive pieces where the eyes should be to create the mummy look.
  4. Bake pretzels for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Halfway through baking, brush with melted butter for a shiny finish.
  5. While pretzels bake, arrange cheeses on the serving board. Cut cheddar and gouda into bite-sized pieces; leave brie whole or halved.
  6. Fold prosciutto and salami into loose rolls and place on the board. Add crackers and breadsticks around the board thoughtfully.
  7. Spoon blood orange jam into a small bowl or ramekin and place prominently on the board. Sprinkle fresh orange zest over the jam.
  8. Add pickled vegetables, roasted nuts, and fresh herbs around the edges of the board.
  9. Once pretzels are cool enough to handle, transfer them onto the board near the jam for dipping.
  10. Adjust the board for balanced colors, textures, and flavors before serving.

Notes

Let pretzel dough come to room temperature before shaping to avoid tearing. Overlap dough strips unevenly for a classic mummy look. Use parchment paper to prevent sticking. Pretzels can be made ahead and reheated. For gluten-free, substitute pretzels with gluten-free crackers or almond flour dough. For vegetarian, swap meats with olives, roasted chickpeas, or grilled veggies and use dairy-free cheese and vegan pretzel dough.

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Keywords: Halloween charcuterie, blood orange jam, mummy pretzels, Halloween party food, fall appetizers, festive snacks

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