Autumn snack board with fruits, cheeses, crackers, and nuts artfully arranged with a whimsical fox design.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced
02 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
04 - ½ cup dried apricots
→ Cheeses
05 - 1 wedge Brie cheese
06 - ½ cup cubed sharp cheddar
07 - ½ cup goat cheese, shaped into a fox face
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 cup assorted crackers (round, oval, breadsticks)
09 - ½ baguette, sliced
→ Sweet Treats
10 - ½ cup mini chocolate-covered pretzels
11 - ½ cup maple leaf sandwich cookies
12 - ⅓ cup caramel popcorn
13 - ¼ cup candy corn
→ Nuts & Extras
14 - ½ cup roasted almonds
15 - ½ cup candied pecans
16 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Decorative Components
17 - 1 small carrot, sliced into thin rounds
18 - 2 blueberries
19 - 1 dried prune or black olive
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to arrange the components.
02 - Form goat cheese into an oval for the face, add two small carrot slice triangles for ears, place blueberries for eyes, and use a dried prune or black olive for the nose.
03 - Position the Brie wedge and cubed sharp cheddar around the shaped fox face.
04 - Fan apple and pear slices along one side of the board to mimic a tail, alternating with dried apricots and red grapes for color contrast.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and sliced baguette in small piles to balance both sides of the board.
06 - Scatter mini chocolate-covered pretzels, maple leaf cookies, caramel popcorn, and candy corn in available open spaces.
07 - Distribute roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds to fill remaining spaces evenly.
08 - Enhance presentation by garnishing with fresh rosemary sprigs.
09 - Serve immediately and encourage guests to customize their bites.
