A festive bat-shaped spread with savory bites, cheeses, sweet treats and dips for a spooky Halloween mood.
# What You Need:
→ Bat-Shaped Treats
01 - 12 large flour tortillas
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
→ Sweet Surprises
14 - 9 ounces dark chocolate bat candies or bat-shaped cookies
15 - 1 cup chocolate-covered raisins
16 - 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
17 - 1/2 cup candy corn (optional)
→ Dips & Spreads
18 - 1/2 cup black bean dip
19 - 1/2 cup whipped goat cheese
20 - 1/2 cup blackberry jam
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a bat-shaped cookie cutter, cut bat shapes from the flour tortillas. Brush both sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with smoked paprika and sea salt. Bake on a lined tray for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Spread aged cheddar cubes, sliced brie, and crumbled blue cheese across a large serving board, spacing evenly. Place black sesame and charcoal crackers nearby for balance.
03 - Spoon black bean dip, whipped goat cheese, and blackberry jam into small bowls. Position these on the board for easy access.
04 - Group the cooled bat-shaped tortilla chips in clusters on the board to enhance the spooky presentation.
05 - Distribute black olives, purple grapes, halved mini sweet peppers, and roasted almonds decoratively around the board.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with dark chocolate bat candies or cookies, chocolate-covered raisins, dried figs, and optional candy corn to create vibrant visual interest.
07 - Decorate with edible flowers, fresh rosemary sprigs, or sage leaves for dramatic effect. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and ambiance.
