Seasonal autumn tray with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a maple leaf shape.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie
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
10 - 1 pear, sliced
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)
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, outline the shape of a maple leaf using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Distribute cheeses evenly within the maple leaf outline to establish base coverage.
03 - Fold and artfully position charcuterie slices around the cheeses, filling gaps for balance and visual appeal.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, sliced apple and pear, and dried cranberries to enhance color contrast and texture.
05 - Evenly scatter maple-glazed pecans and walnuts across the tray for crunch and flavor variety.
06 - Set small bowls containing honey and fig jam on the board for dipping options.
07 - Position baguette slices and assorted crackers along the perimeter and inside the maple leaf shape to reinforce outline and provide serving options.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers for an autumnal, festive presentation.
09 - Serve immediately and replenish items as necessary during entertaining.
