A festive Halloween-themed board with bat-shaped snacks, savory bites, and sweet treats for spooky celebrations.
# Components:
→ Bat-Shaped Treats
01 - 12 large flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
→ Cheese & Crackers
05 - 7 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
06 - 5.3 ounces brie, sliced
07 - 3.5 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
08 - 1 box black sesame crackers
09 - 1 box charcoal crackers
→ Savory Snacks
10 - 1 cup black olives
11 - 1 cup purple grapes
12 - 1 cup mini sweet peppers, halved
13 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
→ Sweet Surprises
14 - 8.8 ounces dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies
15 - 1 cup chocolate-covered raisins
16 - 0.5 cup dried figs, halved
17 - 0.5 cup candy corn (optional)
→ Dips & Spreads
18 - 0.5 cup black bean dip
19 - 0.5 cup whipped goat cheese
20 - 0.5 cup blackberry jam
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bat shapes from the flour tortillas. Lightly brush both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Place the cubed cheddar, sliced brie, crumbled blue cheese, and the black sesame and charcoal crackers on a large serving board, spacing items for visual appeal.
03 - Spoon the black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam into small bowls and position them evenly across the board.
04 - Cluster the baked bat-shaped tortilla chips in themed groups on the board to create an eerie effect.
05 - Distribute the black olives, purple grapes, halved mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds around the board to fill spaces and add variety.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with dark chocolate bat candies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and optional candy corn for pops of color and sweetness.
07 - Enhance presentation by garnishing with edible flowers, fresh rosemary sprigs, or sage leaves for a dramatic, spooky ambiance.
08 - Present immediately and enjoy the festive assortment.
