Seasonal autumn tray featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a maple leaf shape.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
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 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - 0.5 cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - 0.5 cup walnuts
14 - 0.25 cup honey
15 - 0.25 cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - Create a maple leaf outline on a large serving board using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Evenly arrange the cheddar, brie, and goat cheese cubes and slices throughout the maple leaf shape.
03 - Fold and arrange prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey around the cheeses, filling the gaps while maintaining the shape.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried cranberries to add color and variety.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray to add texture and flavor.
06 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam strategically on the board for easy access.
07 - Line the edges and fill spaces within the maple leaf shape with sliced baguette and assorted crackers.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance visual appeal.
09 - Present immediately, replenishing components as needed during serving.
