Thanksgiving Leaf Fall Snack Board (Print View)

Autumn-inspired snack board with leaf-shaped cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in warm fall tones.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese
02 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese
03 - 5.3 oz brie cheese

→ Crackers

04 - 7 oz whole wheat crackers
05 - 5.3 oz multigrain crackers

→ Dried Fruits

06 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
07 - 2.8 oz dried mango
08 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
09 - 2.1 oz dried figs

→ Nuts

10 - 2.1 oz pecan halves
11 - 2.1 oz walnuts

→ Fresh Fruits & Garnishes

12 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Use small leaf-shaped cookie cutters to cut cheddar, gouda, and brie slices into assorted leaf shapes.
02 - Press the same cookie cutters gently into large crackers and dried apricots, mango, and figs to create leaf shapes; save small scraps for snacking or garnish.
03 - Scatter the leaf-shaped cheeses, crackers, and dried fruits randomly across a large wooden board or platter to evoke a falling leaves effect in warm autumn tones.
04 - Fill gaps with pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh fruit slices, fanning them out to add texture and visual interest.
05 - Decorate with rosemary sprigs for a fragrant touch. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that takes less time than baking a pie, and your guests will think you spent all day preparing it.
  • No cooking required means you can focus on enjoying your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • Every element tastes incredible on its own, so even the picky eaters find something they love.
02 -
  • Cheese temperature is everything. Warm cheese smears instead of cuts; cold cheese cracks. Room temperature is the sweet spot where it cuts cleanly and holds its shape with those beautiful edges.
  • The board tastes better if you prepare it no more than two hours before serving. After that, the cheese begins to dry slightly at the edges, and the fresh fruit starts to weep. This is a last-minute showpiece, and that's part of its charm.
03 -
  • Chill your cutting board and even your cookie cutters in the freezer for thirty minutes before you start—cold tools and cold surfaces make everything cut cleaner and faster.
  • Cut your fresh fruit as the very last step, right before arranging. This prevents oxidation and keeps the apple and pear slices looking fresh and pale, creating the most beautiful contrast against the warm cheese and dried fruit tones.
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