Turn an ordinary charcuterie board into a spooky 3D Witch Hat Charcuterie Board! Layers of meats, cheeses, olives, and grapes are stacked around a cone, then topped with prosciutto to create the perfect crooked witch hat. Surround it with crackers and cheese for an impressive Halloween party centerpiece!
1 large foam cone (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Plastic wrap, for covering the cone
Rectangular artisan crackers (look for these in the deli section)
Assorted sliced cheeses, cut into rectangles
Assorted round crackers (I used bagel chips and black sesame rice crackers)
Soppressata, salami, or another thinly sliced cured meat
Mini fresh mozzarella balls
Black olives
Cheddar cheese block, cut into cubes
Red grapes
Mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
Green pitted olives
2 (3 oz) packages sliced prosciutto
Toothpicks — a lot!
1. Prepare the base.
Place the foam cone upright in the center of a large serving platter. Completely cover the cone with plastic wrap so none of the food comes into contact with the foam.
2. Fill the platter.
Arrange the crackers and sliced cheeses around the outside of the platter, alternating the different varieties to create a colorful border around the base of the hat.
3. Start building the hat.
Beginning at the bottom of the cone, fold each slice of salami in half, then roll it slightly to create a small cone shape. Secure each piece to the foam cone with a toothpick, continuing all the way around to create the first layer.
4. Add the mozzarella.
Directly above the meat, add two rows of mini mozzarella balls, securing each one to the cone with a toothpick.
5. Build the colorful layers.
Continue working your way up the cone, creating individual rows of black olives, cubed cheddar cheese, red grapes, cubed mozzarella, and green olives. Keep each ingredient grouped into its own layer to create the striped witch-hat effect.
6. Make the top of the witch hat.
Once you reach the narrow portion of the cone, use one full 3 oz package of prosciutto to wrap around the tip of the cone. Use the second package to drape over the remaining exposed portion, slightly overlapping the first layer. Gently shape the prosciutto toward one side to create that signature crooked witch-hat point.
7. Finish and serve.
Serve immediately, or loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Use plenty of toothpicks to keep everything secure, especially the heavier olives, grapes, and cheese cubes. Most importantly, make sure the entire foam cone is completely covered with plastic wrap before adding any food.
Perfect for: Halloween parties, spooky movie nights, grazing tables, or an edible Halloween centerpiece. 🎃
Turn an ordinary charcuterie board into a spooky 3D Witch Hat Charcuterie Board! Layers of meats, cheeses, olives, and grapes are stacked around a cone, then topped with prosciutto to create the perfect crooked witch hat. Surround it with crackers and cheese for an impressive Halloween party centerpiece!
1 large foam cone (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Plastic wrap, for covering the cone
Rectangular artisan crackers (look for these in the deli section)
Assorted sliced cheeses, cut into rectangles
Assorted round crackers (I used bagel chips and black sesame rice crackers)
Soppressata, salami, or another thinly sliced cured meat
Mini fresh mozzarella balls
Black olives
Cheddar cheese block, cut into cubes
Red grapes
Mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
Green pitted olives
2 (3 oz) packages sliced prosciutto
Toothpicks — a lot!
1. Prepare the base.
Place the foam cone upright in the center of a large serving platter. Completely cover the cone with plastic wrap so none of the food comes into contact with the foam.
2. Fill the platter.
Arrange the crackers and sliced cheeses around the outside of the platter, alternating the different varieties to create a colorful border around the base of the hat.
3. Start building the hat.
Beginning at the bottom of the cone, fold each slice of salami in half, then roll it slightly to create a small cone shape. Secure each piece to the foam cone with a toothpick, continuing all the way around to create the first layer.
4. Add the mozzarella.
Directly above the meat, add two rows of mini mozzarella balls, securing each one to the cone with a toothpick.
5. Build the colorful layers.
Continue working your way up the cone, creating individual rows of black olives, cubed cheddar cheese, red grapes, cubed mozzarella, and green olives. Keep each ingredient grouped into its own layer to create the striped witch-hat effect.
6. Make the top of the witch hat.
Once you reach the narrow portion of the cone, use one full 3 oz package of prosciutto to wrap around the tip of the cone. Use the second package to drape over the remaining exposed portion, slightly overlapping the first layer. Gently shape the prosciutto toward one side to create that signature crooked witch-hat point.
7. Finish and serve.
Serve immediately, or loosely cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
Use plenty of toothpicks to keep everything secure, especially the heavier olives, grapes, and cheese cubes. Most importantly, make sure the entire foam cone is completely covered with plastic wrap before adding any food.
Perfect for: Halloween parties, spooky movie nights, grazing tables, or an edible Halloween centerpiece. 🎃