Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses (choose 3-4):
- 6 oz aged white cheddar, sliced
- 4 oz goat cheese log
- 4 oz brie wheel
- 4 oz smoked gouda, cubed
Meats (choose 2-3):
- 3 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 3 oz salami, sliced
- 2 oz turkey or ham, sliced
Fresh Fruits:
- 4-5 fresh figs, halved
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced
- 1 cup red grapes, small clusters
Dried Fruits & Nuts:
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried apricots
Spreads & Condiments:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fig jam or apple butter
- 2 tbsp whole grain mustard
Crackers & Bread:
- 8 oz water crackers
- 4 oz wheat thins
- 1 small baguette, sliced
Garnishes:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Small pumpkins or gourds for decoration
Instructions
- Start with your largest board or serving tray – you’ll want plenty of space to spread everything out.
- Place your cheeses first, spacing them evenly around the board. This creates anchor points for everything else.
- Roll or fold your meats and arrange them near the cheeses. Prosciutto looks beautiful when loosely folded into ribbons.
- Add small bowls for your honey, jam, and mustard. This prevents sticky spreads from making a mess on your board.
- Fill in with fresh fruits, keeping apple slices near lemon juice if you’re worried about browning. Grapes work great in small clusters scattered around.
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and nuts in the remaining spaces. These smaller items help fill gaps and add pops of color.
- Fan out crackers and arrange bread slices in neat rows. Stack some vertically if you’re running out of space.
- Finish with fresh herb sprigs and any seasonal decorations. A few small pumpkins or leaves make it feel extra festive.
- Drizzle honey over the goat cheese just before serving – it looks gorgeous and saves guests the trouble.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
