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Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers

Spook Up Your Party: Halloween Cheeseboard with Creepy Crackers

This Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers is a showstopper and vegetarian-friendly treat for your festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 28
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Selection
  • 120 g Blue-veined Cheese substitute with gorgonzola for a different twist
  • 120 g Charcoal-coated Cheese mild cow or goat cheese is a great alternative
  • 120 g Orange Cheese typically cheddar
For the Crackers
  • 200 g Plain Flour whole wheat flour is a nuttier flavor boost
  • 60 ml Olive Oil swap for melted butter if desired
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Flakes regular table salt can work in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Golden Caster Sugar brown sugar can substitute but may darken color
  • 1 tbsp Black Sesame Seeds regular sesame seeds are a fine replacement
  • 1 tbsp Black Food Coloring omit or use activated charcoal for a similar look
Optional Toppings
  • 100 g Figs adds natural sweetness
  • 100 g Black Grapes provides juicy burst of flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Cutter
  • Fork
  • palette knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/gas mark 7) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil with 60ml of water. Gradually add plain flour, sea salt flakes, golden caster sugar, and black sesame seeds. Knead until smooth.
  3. Roll out the dough to a thickness similar to a £1 coin. Cut into skinny strips.
  4. Brush the strips with water, sprinkle with sea salt and black sesame seeds, and prick with a fork.
  5. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool the crackers completely, then arrange cheese and toppings artistically on a serving board.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Store crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Leftover cheeses can last up to 5 days in the fridge.

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