Autumn-inspired tray featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged beautifully.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, rolled
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 pear, sliced
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - ½ cup walnuts
14 - ¼ cup honey
15 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, create the shape of a maple leaf by arranging parchment paper or using crackers and sliced bread as a guide.
02 - Evenly space cubed aged cheddar, sliced brie, and crumbled goat cheese throughout the maple leaf outline.
03 - Fold and artfully arrange slices of prosciutto, salami, and rolled smoked turkey around the cheeses to fill gaps, omitting this step for a vegetarian version.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved red and green grapes, sliced apple and pear (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning), and dried cranberries to provide color contrast.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray for texture and visual interest.
06 - Place small bowls containing honey and fig jam strategically on the board for easy access.
07 - Position sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges and within the maple leaf shape to reinforce the outline and provide serving options.
08 - Enhance the tray with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for a seasonal finish.
09 - Present immediately, replenishing items as needed during the event.
