Nightmare Before Christmas Charcuterie Board

“This is Halloween, this is Halloween! Pumpkins scream in the dead of night!”

This Nightmare Before Christmas charcuterie board is inspired by our favorite characters from Halloween Town: Jack Skellington, the Giant Snake, roses in honor of Sally, and some happy monsters. This charcuterie is quick and easy to make and a perfect movie night snack or Halloween party dish.

This recipe was featured on our Nightmare Before Christmas movie night.

Nightmare Before Christmas Charcuterie Board

Ingredients

3 slices pumpernickel rye bread
8 oz. sliced Cheddar Cheese
Brie Round
2 tablespoons blackberry preserves
1 package sliced pepperoni
Black Grapes, washed and dried
Soft pretzel bites
Blackberries, washed and dried
Blueberries, washed and dried
Mini pickles
Green olives, sliced
Mini candy eyes

Instructions

1. Create the Jack Skellington Brie – To create the Jack Skellington brie carefully slice the top 1/2 inch of the cheese off. Set aside bottom portion. Carefully score Jack’s features into the surface of the waxy coating. Using a small knife, cut out features. Spread blackberry preserves over the surface of the bottom portion of the brie. Lay the top potion of the brie over the top. Set aside.

2. Make the pepperoni roses – Using a clean glass milk bottle, place sliced meat over the rim of the glass. Add slices staggering so they overlap each other. I typically use 3 or 4 slices of meat for the first layer. Repeat a second layer and continue the process until you are happy with the fullness of the rose. On a cutting board, flip the milk bottle over so the meat is on the board. Note: you can also use a champagne flute or wine glass if you’d like a larger rose. Set aside.

3. Prepare giant snake – Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter cut out circles of pumpernickel rye. Stack 3 slices of cheddar cheese and cut out 2-inch circles. Set aside.

4. Arrange meat, cheeses, and breads – Stagger cheddar cheese and pumpernickel rounds along the bottom half of the board to resemble a slithering snake. Place the Jack Skellington brie in the center of the board. Arrange clusters of meat roses in the corners opposite each other.

5. Add fruits, olives, and pickles – Add clusters of grapes, blueberries, blackberries, pretzel bites, and pickles in open spaces. Top pretzel bites with slices of green olives and mini candy eyes to the pickles to resemble eyes.