Autumn Leaf Cheese Platter (Printer-friendly)

A colorful autumn spread featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers with seasonal garnishes.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz brie, wedge
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, wedge
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese log, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz smoked gouda, sliced

→ Fruits

06 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - 1/2 cup raw pecans
12 - 1/2 cup walnuts
13 - 1/4 cup honey for drizzling

→ Crackers & Bread

14 - 1 baguette, sliced
15 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers

→ Garnishes

16 - A handful fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
17 - Clean, non-toxic autumn leaves for decoration (optional, not for eating)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the cheeses evenly across a large wooden board or platter, spacing them for easy serving.
02 - Fan out the apple and pear slices around the cheeses.
03 - Cluster the grapes in small bunches and scatter them across the board.
04 - Arrange dried apricots and cranberries in small piles near the cheeses.
05 - Scatter pecans and walnuts between the fruit and cheese groups.
06 - Place the sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the edges of the board.
07 - Drizzle honey over the goat cheese or serve it in a small bowl alongside.
08 - Tuck fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs into the platter for aroma and visual appeal.
09 - Decorate with clean, non-toxic autumn leaves for a festive touch; inform guests leaves are decorative only.
10 - Present immediately at room temperature to maximize flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Variety of textures and flavors
  • Easy to assemble and visually stunning
02 -
  • Select cheeses with a variety of textures and flavors for interest
  • For a vegan option, substitute plant-based cheeses and omit honey
03 -
  • Use a mix of creamy and firm cheeses for texture contrast
  • Serve at room temperature to enhance flavors
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