A vibrant autumn spread with cheeses, fruits, crackers, dips, and seasonal accents for easy entertaining.
# 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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
→ Crackers & Bread
09 - 1 cup whole wheat crackers
10 - 1 cup mini pretzels
11 - 1 baguette, sliced
→ Dips & Spreads
12 - 0.5 cup pumpkin hummus
13 - 0.5 cup ranch dip
→ Sweets & Treats
14 - 0.5 cup chocolate-covered almonds
15 - 0.5 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
16 - 0.5 cup pumpkin-shaped candy corn
17 - 0.25 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Mini decorative pumpkins or gourds (for presentation)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place the cubed cheddar, sliced gouda, and wedge-cut brie evenly across the serving board to allow easy access.
02 - Cluster the baby carrots, orange bell pepper strips, green 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 the remaining open areas for convenient grabbing.
04 - Spoon pumpkin hummus and ranch dip into small bowls and place them on opposite sides of the board for balance.
05 - Fill gaps on the board with chocolate-covered almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, and roasted pumpkin seeds to add color and texture.
06 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs and arrange mini decorative pumpkins or gourds for a festive autumn touch.
07 - Present immediately, replenishing items as necessary throughout the gathering.
