A vibrant autumn snack assortment featuring cheeses, fruits, dips, and seasonal flavors for easy sharing.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz gouda, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz brie, cut into wedges
→ Fruits & Vegetables
04 - 1 cup baby carrots
05 - 1 cup orange bell pepper strips
06 - 1 cup green grapes
07 - 1 cup apple slices
08 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 1 cup whole wheat crackers
10 - 1 cup mini pretzels
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - ½ cup pumpkin hummus
13 - ½ cup ranch dip
→ Sweets & Treats
14 - ½ cup chocolate-covered almonds
15 - ½ cup yogurt-covered pretzels
16 - ½ cup pumpkin-shaped candy corn
17 - ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Mini decorative pumpkins or gourds (for presentation only)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place cheeses evenly across the serving board, ensuring spacing for easy access.
02 - Cluster fruits and vegetables around the cheeses, alternating colors to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fan out crackers, sliced baguette, and mini pretzels in remaining open areas for convenient grabbing.
04 - Spoon pumpkin hummus and ranch dip into small bowls and set them on opposite sides of the board.
05 - Disperse chocolate-covered almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, and roasted pumpkin seeds evenly, filling gaps and adding color contrast.
06 - Place fresh rosemary sprigs and mini decorative pumpkins or gourds around the board for a seasonal presentation.
07 - Serve immediately and replenish items as needed throughout the occasion.