A colorful mix of cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, and crunchy crackers accented with autumn leaves.
# What you need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz brie, wedge
03 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, wedge
04 - 4.2 oz goat cheese log, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz smoked gouda, sliced
→ Fruits
06 - 1 ripe pear, sliced
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - 1 bunch red grapes
09 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - 1/2 cup raw pecans
12 - 1/2 cup walnuts
13 - 1/4 cup honey for drizzling
→ Crackers & Bread
14 - 1 baguette, sliced
15 - 5.3 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
16 - Handful fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
17 - Clean, non-toxic autumn leaves for decoration
# How to make it:
01 - Lay cheeses evenly across a large wooden board or platter, spacing for easy serving.
02 - Fan out sliced apple and pear around the cheeses.
03 - Cluster the red grapes and distribute in small bunches across the board.
04 - Arrange dried apricots and cranberries in small piles near cheeses.
05 - Distribute pecans and walnuts between fruit and cheese groups.
06 - Place sliced baguette and crackers around board edges.
07 - Drizzle honey over goat cheese or serve separately in a small bowl.
08 - Tuck rosemary or thyme sprigs among the arrangement for aroma and visual appeal.
09 - Decorate platter with clean, non-toxic autumn leaves as a festive touch; inform guests leaves are for decoration only.
10 - Serve immediately at room temperature to best enjoy all flavors.
