Save to Pinterest A festive, autumn-inspired snack board featuring a variety of sweet and savory treats, perfect for gatherings or as a fun appetizer for any fall event.
This snack board always brings smiles at our autumn parties and is super easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g aged cheddar cubed, 100 g gouda sliced, 100 g brie cut into wedges
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup orange bell pepper strips, 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup apple slices, ½ cup dried apricots
- Crackers & Bread: 1 cup whole wheat crackers, 1 cup mini pretzels, 1 baguette sliced
- Dips & Spreads: ½ cup pumpkin hummus, ½ cup ranch dip
- Sweets & Treats: ½ cup chocolate-covered almonds, ½ cup yogurt-covered pretzels, ½ cup pumpkin-shaped candy corn, ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs, Mini decorative pumpkins or gourds (for presentation, not for eating)
Instructions
- Arrange cheeses throughout the board:
- Spacing them for easy access.
- Cluster fruits and vegetables:
- Around the cheeses, alternating colors for visual appeal.
- Place crackers bread and pretzels:
- In open spaces fanning them out for easy grabbing.
- Fill small bowls with dips:
- Pumpkin hummus and ranch dip positioned on opposite sides of the board.
- Scatter sweets and roasted pumpkin seeds:
- Around the board filling in gaps and adding pops of color.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and decorative pumpkins or gourds:
- For a festive touch.
- Serve immediately:
- Replenishing items as needed.
Save to Pinterest Our family loves gathering around this board during chilly fall evenings savoring every bite.
Notes
Swap pumpkin hummus for classic hummus if preferred. Pair with sparkling cider or a light white wine for the best experience.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, Small bowls for dips, Cheese knife, Small tongs or toothpicks.
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Gluten (crackers bread pretzels), Tree nuts (if included in sweets), Eggs (may be in candy corn or dips). Always check ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contamination warnings.
Save to Pinterest This snack board is a simple elegant way to celebrate fall flavors and impress your guests.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What cheeses work best for this board?
Aged cheddar, gouda, and brie offer a balanced mix of sharp, creamy, and mild flavors that complement the autumn produce.
- → Can I make this board vegan-friendly?
Yes, by substituting dairy cheeses with plant-based alternatives and selecting vegan dips, the board adapts well to vegan diets.
- → How should I arrange the ingredients for visual appeal?
Alternate colors and textures by clustering cheeses with fruits and vegetables, placing crackers and pretzels in open spaces, and using small bowls for dips on opposite sides.
- → What are some good beverage pairings?
Sparkling cider or a light white wine complement the flavors and keep the autumnal theme.
- → Are there allergen considerations to keep in mind?
The board contains milk, gluten, tree nuts, and possible egg traces in some sweets. Always check individual ingredient labels.
- → Can I add other seasonal fruits or nuts?
Absolutely, pears, figs, or additional roasted nuts enhance flavor and seasonal variety on the board.