A vibrant autumn spread featuring cheeses, fruits, dips, and crunchy snacks ideal for festive sharing.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 Make It:
01 - Distribute aged cheddar, gouda, and brie evenly across the serving board, allowing space between each cheese cluster for accessibility.
02 - Place baby carrots, bell pepper strips, grapes, apple slices, and dried apricots clustered near cheeses, alternating colors to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fan out whole wheat crackers, mini pretzels, and sliced baguette in open board spaces to facilitate easy grabbing.
04 - Spoon pumpkin hummus and ranch dip into small bowls and place them on opposite sides of the board for balanced access.
05 - Scatter chocolate-covered almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, and roasted pumpkin seeds throughout empty spaces to add texture and color.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and arrange mini decorative pumpkins or gourds for seasonal flair. Serve immediately.
