Candy Charcuterie Board

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This is the ultimate candy charcuterie board and perfect for movie night or game night! Plus it can be customized to your taste.

a movie night dessert charcuterie board
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  1. Ingredients in My Movie Night Candy Charcuterie Board
  2. What is a Charcuterie Board?
  3. So, What is a Candy Charcuterie Board?
  4. Picking out Your Ingredients
  5. More Ideas
  6. Easter Candy Charcuterie Board
  7. Halloween Candy Board
  8. Recipe Tip
  9. Frequently Asked Questions about Candy Charcuterie Boards
  10. More Charcuterie Board Ideas
  11. How to Make a Candy Charcuterie Board
  12. Movie Night Candy Charcuterie Board Recipe

If you like having friends and family over for a movie night or game night, then this Candy Charcuterie Board is perfect for you! With a combination of salty and sweet treats, this board is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Customize this board to your tastes and make it the centerpiece of your next gathering. Everyone will love munching on this board while chatting, watching movies, or playing games!

Ingredients in My Movie Night Candy Charcuterie Board

  • Popcorn or Caramel Corn
  • Pretzels
  • Grapes
  • Strawberries
  • Licorice – Twizzlers or Red Vines
  • M&M Candies
  • Milk Duds
  • Junior Mints
  • Gummy Worms
a movie night candy charcuterie board

What is a Charcuterie Board?

Charcuterie boards (pronounced “shar-KOO-tuh-ree”) are a trend that I have seen popping up everywhere! “Charcuterie” is a French term for displaying a variety of cured meats, mostly pork. Originally they included things like salami, prosciutto, and sausages. However, modern charcuterie boards can have any variety of meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, olives, nuts, and sauces. Typically the boards are arranged in an aesthetically pleasing and abundant fashion. If you want to learn more about how to make a traditional charcuterie board, then check out our post on How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board.

So, What is a Candy Charcuterie Board?

Since the idea of charcuterie boards have become so popular, people have taken the idea and run with it! Candy charcuterie boards are arranged in the same smorgasbord style but with all sweets and treats instead of meats and cheeses. They are so fun and you can tailor them to any theme. I chose a Movie Night theme because it is good year round! However, you can make one for Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, birthday parties – pretty much any occasion. Don’t forget to check out our Halloween Charcuterie Board.

A close up of a candy charcuterie board

Picking out Your Ingredients

It can be so overwhelming to try and decide what to put on your dessert charcuterie board. So, I would suggest heading to a grocery store with a bulk section. That way, you can get a variety of different types of candies without having to buy a huge bag of each one. Try to choose items with different sizes, textures, colors, shapes, and flavor. You also want a little bit of everything – sweet, salty, crunch, creamy, chocolate, fruit, etc.

More Ideas

Need a little more inspo? Here are some items that will be perfect on your next Candy Charcuterie Board:

  • Jelly Beans
  • Peach Rings
  • Swedish Fish
  • Sour Patch Kids
  • Gummy Bears
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Crackers
  • Mini Chocolate Bars like Twix, Snickers, and Kit Kats
  • Oreos
  • Peanut Butter Cups
  • Chips Ahoy Cookies

Easter Candy Charcuterie Board

  • Chocolate Bunnies
  • Cadbury Mini Eggs (everyone’s favorite Easter candy)
  • Chocolate Eggs
  • Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs

Halloween Candy Board

  • Candy Corn
  • Candy Pumpkins
  • Candy Bones
  • Gummy Skulls or Gummy Bugs

Recipe Tip

A board with three little bowls of candy

Use small bowls for some of the candies to add height and variety to the board. Place the bowls on the board first when building your board.

Frequently Asked Questions about Candy Charcuterie Boards

What is the 3 3 3 3 rule for charcuterie board?

This rule says that you need 3 meats, 3 cheeses, 3 starches, and 3 accompaniments for the perfect board. So, for a candy charcuterie board try 3 chocolate candies, 3 fruity candies, 3 snacks (like pretzels), and 3 fruits!

How do you calculate charcuterie per person?

It really depends on the type of board and whether it is a part of a bigger meal or the only offering. If it is part of a bigger meal, aim for 2-3 ounces of food per person.

How do you assemble a perfect charcuterie board?

Start with the largest items first, then the medium sized items, then fill in the gaps with the smallest items. Try to arrange the board so nothing that looks too similarly is touching.

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a movie night dessert charcuterie board

Movie Night Candy Charcuterie Board

5 from 4 votes
This is the ultimate candy charcuterie board and perfect for movie night or game night! Plus it can be customized to your taste.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 people

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces Milk Duds
  • 5 ounces Junior Mints
  • 8 ounces M&Ms
  • 5 ounces Trolli Sour Gummy Worms
  • 2 cups pretzel twists
  • 4 ounces Red Vines
  • 6 cups kettle corn
  • grapes and strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Start with small bowls of Milk Duds, Junior Mints, and M&Ms.
    A board with three little bowls of candy
  • Fill in space on the board with larger items like popcorn, pretzels, and licorice.
    A board with movie snacks and popcorn
  • Fill the rest of the spaces with smaller items like M&Ms, gummy worms, and fruit.
    a movie night dessert charcuterie board

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts are approximate and based on splitting the board evenly.
  • Don’t forget to wash and dry your serving tray before making your board.
  • Keep extra candy nearby to refill the board as people snack from it. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 156mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 3gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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Kelsey Crist

Kelsey lives in Washington with her husband, Alex, and two cats, Diana and Nova. Her happy place is in the kitchen listening to an audiobook and trying new recipes. When she's not in the kitchen you can find her hiking, shopping at Trader Joe's, or playing Animal Crossing. Her favorite food is pasta and Alex loves when she makes Homemade Oreos.

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