A colorful autumn board with cheeses, fruits, dips, and crunchy treats perfect for fall gatherings.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Place cubed aged cheddar, sliced gouda, and brie wedges spaced evenly across the serving board for easy access.
02 - Cluster baby carrots, bell pepper strips, grapes, apple slices, and dried apricots around the cheeses, alternating colors to enhance visual appeal.
03 - Fan out whole wheat crackers, mini pretzels, and sliced baguette in any open spaces to allow easy grabbing.
04 - Fill small bowls with pumpkin hummus and ranch dip, positioning them on opposite sides of the board.
05 - Distribute chocolate-covered almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, and roasted pumpkin seeds throughout gaps on the board.
06 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and arrange mini decorative pumpkins or gourds for a festive presentation.
07 - Present immediately and replenish items as needed during the event.
