Pin Recipe A fun and festive Halloween-themed grazing board featuring bat-shaped treats, savory bites, and sweet surprises—perfect for spooky gatherings.
This board always gets compliments at our Halloween parties and brings everyone into the spooky spirit.
Ingredients
- Bat-Shaped Treats: 12 large flour tortillas, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Cheese & Crackers: 200 g aged cheddar cubed, 150 g brie sliced, 100 g blue cheese crumbled, 1 box black sesame crackers, 1 box charcoal crackers
- Savory Snacks: 1 cup black olives, 1 cup purple grapes, 1 cup mini sweet peppers halved, 1/2 cup roasted almonds
- Sweet Surprises: 250 g dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies, 1 cup chocolate-covered raisins, 1/2 cup dried figs halved, 1/2 cup candy corn (optional)
- Dips & Spreads: 1/2 cup black bean dip, 1/2 cup whipped goat cheese, 1/2 cup blackberry jam
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bat shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt, and bake on a lined tray for 8–10 minutes until crisp. Cool completely.
- Step 2:
- Arrange cheeses and crackers on a large board, spacing them for visual interest.
- Step 3:
- Fill small bowls with dips and place them strategically on the board.
- Step 4:
- Arrange bat-shaped tortilla chips in clusters for a spooky effect.
- Step 5:
- Scatter savory snacks (olives, grapes, peppers, almonds) around the board.
- Step 6:
- Add sweet treats—bat candies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and candy corn—filling gaps and adding pops of color.
- Step 7:
- Garnish with edible flowers, fresh rosemary, or sage leaves for a dramatic, eerie look.
- Step 8:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky night!
Pin Recipe Nothing beats sharing this board with family while we tell spooky stories around the table.
Notes
Add prosciutto bandages or pepperoni spider legs for a meaty twist. Wine pairing: Try a fruity red like Zinfandel or a sparkling cider.
Required Tools
Bat-shaped cookie cutter, Baking tray, Parchment paper, Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for dips, Cheese knives
Allergen Information
Contains: Dairy, Gluten, Tree Nuts (almonds). May contain: Soy (depending on crackers/dips), Eggs (some candies). Always check product labels for hidden allergens.
Pin Recipe This board is sure to impress guests and brighten any spooky celebration.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you make the bat-shaped chips crisp?
Cut the flour tortillas using a bat-shaped cutter, brush both sides with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until crisp.
- → What cheese varieties work best on this board?
Aged cheddar, brie, and blue cheese provide a balanced range of flavors and textures, complementing the other snacks on the board.
- → Can this board be adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets?
Yes, use plant-based cheeses and vegan cream cheese substitutes, plus gluten-free tortillas and crackers to suit dietary needs.
- → What savory snacks add color and variety?
Black olives, purple grapes, mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds bring contrasting colors and textures to the board.
- → How can this board be presented for a festive look?
Arrange items in clusters on a large platter and garnish with fresh rosemary or sage leaves to enhance the spooky theme.
- → Are there suggestions to add protein options?
Adding prosciutto bandages or pepperoni spider legs can give a meaty twist to the board for those who prefer it.