Thanksgiving leaf fall snack board (Print)

A colorful autumn snack board featuring leaf-shaped cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged with fall hues.

# What You Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese
02 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese
03 - 5.3 oz brie cheese

→ Crackers

04 - 7 oz whole wheat crackers
05 - 5.3 oz multigrain crackers

→ Dried Fruits

06 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
07 - 2.8 oz dried mango
08 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
09 - 2.1 oz dried figs

→ Nuts

10 - 2.1 oz pecan halves
11 - 2.1 oz walnuts

→ Fresh Fruits & Garnishes

12 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Use small leaf-shaped cookie cutters to cut cheddar, gouda, and brie slices into assorted leaf shapes.
02 - Press the same leaf cutters into large crackers and dried apricots, mango, and figs to create leaf shapes; reserve scraps for snacking or garnish.
03 - Randomly arrange the leaf-shaped cheeses, crackers, and dried fruits across a large wooden board or platter to mimic scattered autumn leaves in warm brown, red, and orange tones.
04 - Fill in gaps with pecans, walnuts, cranberries, and thin slices of apple and pear, fanning them to add texture and color.
05 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for aroma. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It looks stunning without requiring any actual cooking—just simple cuts and thoughtful arrangement, which means you can prepare it stress-free while managing everything else on your holiday to-do list
  • It's endlessly forgiving and customizable, so you can use whatever cheeses and fruits you have on hand and no one will know it wasn't exactly planned that way
  • Your guests will spend time actually enjoying the appetizer course instead of rushing through it, because they're too busy admiring how beautiful everything looks
02 -
  • Cold cheese cuts infinitely cleaner than room temperature cheese—this is the difference between beautiful leaves and crumbly disappointment. Patience with temperature is your secret weapon.
  • Pressing your cutter straight down and pulling straight up matters more than you'd think; any twisting motion will drag the edges and create tears instead of clean lines.
  • Fresh fruit slices oxidize quickly, so add them no more than an hour before serving if you want them to stay bright and appealing.
03 -
  • Invest in quality leaf-shaped cutters in a few different sizes—small, medium, and large—because the variety of scales is what creates visual interest and makes the whole board feel more sophisticated.
  • Arrange your board about an hour before guests arrive so it looks fresh but you're not stressed in those final minutes; cover it loosely and refrigerate if needed, then let it sit on the counter for ten minutes before unveiling.
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