An autumn-themed board layered with cheeses, fresh produce, dips, and sweet accents for festive occasions.
# Ingredient list:
→ 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, not for eating)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Distribute cubed cheddar, sliced gouda, and brie wedges evenly across the serving board for easy access.
02 - Group baby carrots, 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 baguette slices in available spaces to allow easy grabbing.
04 - Spoon pumpkin hummus and ranch dip into small bowls and position them on opposite ends of the board.
05 - Fill gaps on the board with chocolate-covered almonds, yogurt-covered pretzels, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, and roasted pumpkin seeds for color and texture variation.
06 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs and place mini decorative pumpkins or gourds for a festive autumn touch.
07 - Offer immediately and replenish items throughout the event as needed.
