A colorful autumn platter with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a maple leaf design.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, rolled
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 apple, sliced and tossed in lemon juice
10 - 1 pear, sliced and tossed in lemon juice
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - ½ cup walnuts
14 - ¼ cup honey
15 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Method:
01 - Using parchment paper or arranging crackers and bread, outline the shape of a maple leaf on a large serving board or tray.
02 - Evenly arrange cubed cheddar, sliced brie, and crumbled goat cheese throughout the maple leaf shape.
03 - Fold and place prosciutto, sliced salami, and rolled smoked turkey around and between cheeses, filling spaces thoughtfully.
04 - Fill remaining gaps with halved red and green grapes, lemon-treated apple and pear slices, and dried cranberries for balanced color and texture.
05 - Evenly scatter maple-glazed pecans and walnuts over the board to add crunch and flavor.
06 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam strategically on the tray for dipping and contrasting sweetness.
07 - Position sliced baguette and assorted crackers along edges and within the maple leaf outline to reinforce the shape.
08 - Adorn the tray with fresh rosemary and optional edible flowers for visual appeal.
09 - Present immediately, replenishing items as needed for guests.
