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Fall Cheese Board Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Fall Cheese Board brings a delightful selection of rich cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, and complementary accoutrements. Perfect for autumn gatherings, this visually stunning and flavorful spread combines seasonal produce like persimmons, pomegranates, and cranberries with artisanal cheeses and meats for an inviting appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Cheese

  • Mimolette, sliced
  • Autumn Chimay
  • Triple Cream Brie
  • Unexpected Cheddar, sliced
  • Stilton
  • Blueberry Vanilla Chèvre, sliced

Meat

  • Salami, folded
  • Calabrese, folded
  • Salame Secchi, sliced

Produce

  • Persimmon, sliced
  • Blueberries
  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries
  • Pomegranate, quartered
  • Thomcord Grapes
  • Dried Orange slices
  • Mini Pumpkin for garnish

Accoutrements

  • Raw honey
  • Walnuts
  • Chocolate Acorns
  • Rosemary for garnish
  • Cornichons
  • Pistachios
  • Castelvetrano Olives
  • Hazelnuts
  • Marcona Almonds

Carbs

  • Cranberry and Hazelnut Crackers
  • French Bread, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prepare your base bowls: Begin by placing small bowls of raw honey, Castelvetrano olives, and cornichons evenly spaced in the center area of your serving board. These anchor points help organize the layout and provide easy access to dips and pickles.
  2. Position larger decorative elements: Add the mini pumpkin(s) to the board, arranging them around the bowls to establish a seasonal autumn aesthetic and to help structure your design.
  3. Arrange sliced cheeses and crackers: Fan out the sliced cheeses such as Mimolette, Unexpected Cheddar, and Blueberry Vanilla Chèvre, along with the cranberry and hazelnut crackers and slices of French bread, around the bowls to create a visual flow and variety.
  4. Fill gaps with fresh berries and pomegranate: Use blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and quartered pomegranate to fill in empty spaces on the board. Distribute the colors evenly to avoid clustering similar hues, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
  5. Add cured meats: Tuck in folded salami and calabrese, and slice salame secchi to fit around the cheeses and fruit. This adds texture and protein to the board.
  6. Incorporate additional fruits and nuts: Place Thomcord grapes, walnuts, sliced persimmons, dried orange slices, and chocolate acorns in remaining spaces, particularly around the board’s edges, to add richness and variety.
  7. Finish with garnishes: Scatter rosemary sprigs throughout and add any other festive fall decorations to elevate the presentation and impart aromatic elements.

Notes

  • Use a large wooden or slate board for a beautiful presentation and ample space.
  • Feel free to substitute some cheeses or meats with your favorites or local seasonal options.
  • Pre-slice fruits and cheeses for easy serving but keep some whole for visual interest.
  • Include a variety of textures—from creamy cheeses to crunchy nuts and crisp crackers—to keep the board dynamic.
  • The pumpkin and rosemary garnish add a festive fall vibe but are optional.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of board
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Find it online: https://mealsbymia.com/fall-cheese-board-recipe/