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Ghostly Brie with Cranberry Eyes Charcuterie Board

Turn a simple wheel of brie into a fun ghost centerpiece with cranberry eyes, and build a spooky, crowd-pleasing charcuterie board around it. Perfect for Halloween or fall parties, this easy and creative recipe comes together in under 20 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 6 People

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce wheel of Brie cheese
  • 10 dried cranberries for eyes
  • 20 assorted crackers
  • 8 slices of salami
  • 1 cup fresh grapes
  • ½ cup mixed nuts
  • 1 medium apple sliced
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate pieces optional
  • ½ cup baby carrots optional
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes optional
  • 3 tablespoons fig jam optional
  • 3 tablespoons honey optional

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients and tools on your counter before you begin.
  • Unwrap the brie and place it in the center of your cheese board.
  • Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter or small knife, shape the brie into a ghost.
  • Gently press two dried cranberries into the brie to form eyes.
  • Arrange the salami and crackers in a circle around the ghost-shaped brie.
  • Fill in gaps with fresh grapes, apple slices, and mixed nuts.
  • Add optional items like chocolate pieces, carrots, and cherry tomatoes to enhance color and texture.
  • Place fig jam and honey in small bowls or directly on the board with spreading knives nearby.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary for a festive touch.
  • Keep the board chilled until just before serving to maintain brie shape.