A Cozy, Simple Fall Charcuterie Board
Let's talk about this simple fall charcuterie board. Not only is it a cozy appetizer for a party or holiday, but trust me when I say that everyone loves a good charcuterie situation. With meat, cheese, and lots of fall snacks, these are all of my favorite ideas and tips for an autumn-themed grazing board!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces olives, pickles, or picked peppers (275 grams)
- 1-3 jams, spreads, or dips (~1/2 cup/135 grams each)
- 1/2 cup nuts (72 grams)
- 3-4 cheeses (~8 ounces/227 grams each)
- 2-3 packages of crackers or bread (4 ounces/120 grams each)
- 1-2 packages of autumn-themed cookies (4 ounces/117 grams each)
- 2-3 packages of cured meats (4 ounces/113 grams each)
- 1/2 pound grapes (227 grams)
- 1-2 apples, cored and sliced
- 6 ounces blackberries (170 grams)
- 5-6 figs, halved
- 1/2 cup pumpkin spice pepitas (75 grams)
- Small candies, frosted cookies, seasonal items, etc. (for decorating)
Equipment
- 1 large cheese board
- Cheese knives, for serving
Instructions
- Start by placing the olives/pickles/peppers, nuts, and jams/spreads/dips into small bowls. Place the bowls in different areas of the board.
- Slice any hard or semi-hard cheeses. Arrange the cheese wedges and cheese slices next to the bowls in various areas on the board. Add piles of crackers and cookies next to the cheeses.
- Next, fold or roll the meats and arrange them next to the cheeses. I like to wedge them in-between cheese and bowls so they stay put. Add piles of fruit (grapes, apples, blackberries, figs, etc.) around the other ingredients.
- Fill in any gaps with smaller items like pepitas, small candies, decorative cookies, or other seasonal items. Enjoy!
Notes
You will need 3-4 cheeses for this board – a hard/semi-hard, soft/semi-soft, and a blue cheese. For a 4th option, go for something seasonal/unique. I used Syrah soaked Toscano cheese, red chili pepper Fromage Pavé, Délice de Jenlain, and Point Reyes Blue.
For the best flavor and texture, let the cheese warm to room temperature before serving. About 30 minutes!
To make sure everything fits on the board, start with larger items and work down to the smallest. Begin with bowls and cheeses and finish with seeds or small candies.
You can scale this board up or down depending on how many guests you have. Feel free to double or halve it!
For the full autumn vibes, look for seasonal ingredients. For example, I chose Syrah-soaked wine, pumpkin spice pepitas, maple cookies, etc.
To keep things fall-themed, use ingredients with autumn tones! Orange, brown, beige, sage green, mustard yellow, red, maroon, etc.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 30.5g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 22.2g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 37mg, Sodium: 537mg, Potassium: 241mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 15.8g, Calcium: 218mg, Iron: 2mg
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