Fall Cheeseboard
Today, we’re sharing a fun entertaining idea for fall: a fall themed cheeseboard!
Fall Cheeseboard
I don’t know how it happened, but I somehow gave birth to a child with no sweet tooth.
While I crave cake and chocolate for dessert, my daughter is a steadfast “crackers and cheese” girl.
I decided to blow her mind recently with a cheese board and she LOVED it! So, I’m trying to break out of my sugar obsession occasionally to put creative spins on this classic.
Before, I was a bit intimidated by cheeseboards. They look intricate, tricky, and – frankly – expensive!
What I’ve discovered is that there are a few tricks to putting together a successful cheeseboard:
- A couple contrasting options for each category (cheese, crackers, fresh options, etc)
- Have a “filler” – something that can be used to fill in empty space on the board
- Think about things that will pair well with the cheeses but also include “palette cleansers” to enjoy in between bites of cheese
Also, getting the right sized cheeseboard is key! A tiny cheeseboard works for 2 or 3, or if you’re serving it alongside another dessert option, but if you’re putting it out as a party platter or an appetizer for a crowd, don’t be shy – grab a big serving platter or even a cutting board!
For today’s cheeseboard, I tried to stick to fall flavours and fun takes on Thanksgiving foods – dried cranberries for cranberry sauce, crunchy green pea snacks instead of green bean casserole, etc. These are all suggestions – feel free to be creative and swap them out based on what you’d like to snack on! (I also give some alternative suggestions below.)
Most importantly – have fun! Cheeseboards are all about creating a communal, party atmosphere and no one is going to care if it’s not perfectly balanced. Especially if you have a couple delicious cheeses on offer!
What’s on this Cheeseboard:
Cheeses:
- Goat cheese, 300g
- Applewood Cheddar, 300g
- Brie, 250g
Can also swap in a spiced havarti, blue cheese, baked halloumi, etc.
- Roast turkey, shredded, 300g <– we used leftovers from our Sage and Bacon Roasted Turkey recipe, but you can buy pre-roasted turkey slices
- Turkey pepperettes, chopped
Can also swap in deli turkey, turkey kielbasa, mortadella, prosciutto, duck, etc.
Crackers:
We’re also really enjoying Blue Diamond Grower’s Pecan Nut Thins.
- Green grapes
- Dried cranberries
- Clementine, segmented
- Dried apricots
Can swap the dried cranberries for fresh, add pickled green beans, sliced sweet bell peppers, Green Spanish Queen olives, pears, etc.
Extras’:
- Candied Pecans <– I used my favorite Sweet n’Spicy Pecans from Millican’s Pecans for this board
- Salted, roasted pumpkin seeds
Can swap out for roasted almonds, apple chips, sunflower seeds, etc.
How to Assemble a Fall Cheeseboard
Bake your brie for 5-10 minutes at 350°F, loosely covered with tinfoil.
Place the baked brie in the center of your cheeseboard.
Slice a few pieces, or all, of the applewood cheddar and place on one edge of the cheeseboard.
Forming a rough triangle with the applewood cheddar at one corner, and the brie in the center, place the goat cheese on one “corner” and pile the roasted turkey on the other.
Around the brie, form small piles of the dried apricots, sweet and spicy pecans, roasted pumpkin seeds, and turkey pepperettes, forming a ring around the brie.
On the outside of the cheeseboard, place the grapes, then make two piles of the pita chips on opposite sides of the board.
Make piles with the clementine, dried peas, and cranberry nut crackers to fill out the rest of the cheeseboard.
Fill in any small spaces with the dried cranberries.
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Fall Cheeseboard
Ingredients
Cheeses:
- Goat Cheese, 300g
- Applewood Cheddar, 300g
- Brie, 250g
- Can also swap in a spiced havarti, blue cheese, baked halloumi, etc.
Meats:
- Roast turkey, shredded, 300g
- Turkey pepperettes, chopped
- Can also swap in deli turkey, turkey kielbasa, mortadella, prosciutto, duck, etc.
Crackers:
- Cranberry nut crackers
- Mini naan breads
- Harvest Snaps Original Baked Green Pea Snack Crisps
- We're also really enjoying Blue Diamond Grower's Pecan Nut Thins.
Fruit and Vegetables:
- Green grapes
- Dried cranberries
- Clementine, segmented
- Dried apricots
- Can swap the dried cranberries for fresh, add pickled green beans, sliced sweet bell peppers, Green Spanish Queen olives, pears, etc.
Extras':
- Sweet and Spicy Pecans
- Salted, roasted sunflower seeds
- Can swap out for roasted almonds, apple chips, etc.
Instructions
- Bake your brie for 5-10 minutes at 350°F, loosely covered with tinfoil.
- Place the baked brie in the center of your cheeseboard.
- Slice a few pieces, or all, of the applewood cheddar and place on one edge of the cheeseboard.
- Forming a rough triangle with the applewood cheddar at one corner, and the brie in the center, place the goat cheese on one "corner" and pile the roasted turkey on the other.
- Around the brie, form small piles of the dried apricots, sweet and spicy pecans, roasted pumpkin seeds, and turkey pepperettes, forming a ring around the brie.
- On the outside of the cheeseboard, place the grapes, then make two piles of the pita chips on opposite sides of the board.
- Make piles with the clementine, dried peas, and cranberry nut crackers to fill out the rest of the cheeseboard.
- Fill in any small spaces with the dried cranberries.
Recommended Products
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Jansal Valley Dried Apricots, 8 oz
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GERBS Lightly Sea Salted Whole Pumpkin Seeds, 14 ounce Bag, Roasted, Top 14 Food Allergy Free, Non GMO, Vegan, Keto, Paleo Friendly
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Old Wisconsin Turkey Sausage Snack Sticks, Naturally Smoked, Ready to Eat, High Protein, Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free, 6 Ounce Resealable Package
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Foods Of Athenry Cranberry And Hazelnut Crackers 110 G (Pack of 3)
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Lil Drug HBW Snapea Crisps Wasabi Ranch, 3.3 Oz
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Green Seedless Grapes, 2lb
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Ocean Spray Craisins, Original, 12-Ounce Bag
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Wonderful Halos Mandarins, 3lb Bag
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La Bonne Vie Original Goat Log, 4 oz
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Red Apple Smoked Cheese - Cheddar (8 ounce)
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President Brie Cheese Round, 8 oz
This fun cheeseboard is a super simple to put together and a great option for fall entertaining!
For more fall recipes for entertaining, check out our Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Caramel Drizzle or our Cranberry Prosecco Punch!
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