Description
Fall’s harvest comes alive with this stunning charcuterie board, showcasing autumnal flavors and seasonal charm. Rustic cheese selections, maple-glazed nuts, and pumpkin-hued accents invite you to savor the richness of autumn’s culinary delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz aged cheddar
- 4 oz brie or camembert
- 4 oz gouda (smoked or regular)
- 2 oz blue cheese or gorgonzola
- 3 oz prosciutto
- 3 oz salami
- 3 oz soppressata or peppered turkey slices
- 2 apples (sliced, tossed in 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 2 pears (sliced)
- 1 cup red or green grapes
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup dried apricots
- ¼ cup figs or fig jam
- ½ cup candied pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup roasted almonds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 pack multigrain crackers
- 1 sliced baguette or crostini
- 2 tbsps honey or hot honey
- 2 tbsps whole grain mustard
- 4 dark chocolate squares or ½ cup chocolate-covered almonds
- 1–2 mini pumpkins or fall leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Board Preparation: Select a spacious wooden board or rustic platter as the canvas for your autumnal charcuterie display.
- Cheese Placement: Strategically position various cheeses across the board, creating visual intrigue and allowing each variety breathing room.
- Meat Artistry: Gracefully fold or roll cured meats, nestling them between cheese selections to create elegant, flowing lines and textures.
- Fruit Foundation: Scatter a harmonious blend of seasonal fresh and dried fruits, filling the board’s landscape with vibrant colors and natural sweetness.
- Crunch and Texture: Distribute an assortment of nuts, seeds, and crisp crackers throughout the composition, adding depth and varied textures.
- Flavor Enhancers: Introduce small ceramic bowls filled with golden honey, tangy jam, and zesty mustard to complement the board’s rich flavors.
- Final Flourish: Elevate the aesthetic with decadent chocolate pieces and whimsical autumn accents like petite decorative pumpkins, creating a festive and inviting presentation.
- Serving Recommendation: Present immediately for optimal taste and visual appeal, or loosely cover and refrigerate until guests arrive.
Notes
- Choose a board large enough to spread ingredients comfortably without overcrowding, allowing guests easy access to different items.
- Fold and roll deli meats differently for visual interest, creating height and dimension on the board.
- Mix salty, sweet, tangy elements like aged cheeses, fresh fruits, and honey to create a complex taste experience.
- Remove charcuterie board from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to allow cheeses and meats to reach room temperature, enhancing their natural flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg