Pin this A fun and festive Halloween-themed grazing board featuring bat-shaped treats, savory bites, and sweet surprises—perfect for spooky gatherings.
I love serving this spooky night bat board for gatherings because it brings fun and flavor together in an impressive yet easy format.
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
- Prepare Bat-Shaped Treats:
- 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 to 10 minutes until crisp. Cool completely.
- Arrange Cheese and Crackers:
- Arrange cheeses and crackers on a large board spacing them for visual interest.
- Place Dips:
- Fill small bowls with dips and place them strategically on the board.
- Arrange Bat Chips:
- Arrange bat-shaped tortilla chips in clusters for a spooky effect.
- Add Savory Snacks:
- Scatter savory snacks (olives grapes peppers almonds) around the board.
- Add Sweet Treats:
- Add sweet treats—bat candies chocolate-covered raisins dried figs and candy corn—filling gaps and adding pops of color.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with edible flowers fresh rosemary or sage leaves for a dramatic eerie look.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky night!
Pin this This board always brings smiles when shared with family during Halloween celebrations.
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 and dips) eggs (some candies). Always check product labels for hidden allergens.
Pin this This board is a perfect centerpiece to your Halloween party spread and is simple enough for last minute assembly.
Recipe Questions
- → How do you make the bat-shaped tortilla chips crispy?
Brush the cut tortilla bat shapes with olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika and sea salt, then bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes until crisp and cooled.
- → What are good vegan alternatives for this board?
Use plant-based cheeses and replace goat cheese with vegan cream cheese to keep it vegan-friendly.
- → Can this board be made gluten-free?
Yes, swap regular tortillas and crackers for gluten-free versions to accommodate gluten-free diets.
- → What dips complement the grazing board well?
Black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam add savory and sweet notes that balance the snacks nicely.
- → How can I add a festive touch to the presentation?
Garnish with edible flowers, fresh rosemary, or sage leaves to enhance the seasonal and eerie aesthetic.