An autumn-inspired board with fruits, cheeses, nuts, and sweet treats arranged in a whimsical fox theme.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced
02 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
04 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
→ Cheeses
05 - 1 wedge brie cheese
06 - 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, cubed
07 - 1/2 cup goat cheese shaped into a fox face
→ Crackers & Breads
08 - 1 cup assorted crackers (round, oval, breadsticks)
09 - 1/2 baguette, sliced
→ Sweet Treats
10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate-covered pretzels
11 - 1/2 cup maple leaf sandwich cookies
12 - 1/3 cup caramel popcorn
13 - 1/4 cup candy corn
→ Nuts & Extras
14 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
15 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
16 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
→ Decorative Components
17 - 1 small carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
18 - 2 blueberries
19 - 1 dried prune or black olive
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# How to Make It:
01 - Select a large wooden board or platter as the foundation for arranging ingredients.
02 - Form an oval using goat cheese to resemble the fox face; add two small carrot triangles for ears, place blueberries for eyes, and position a dried prune or olive for the nose.
03 - Position the brie wedge and cubed sharp cheddar around the shaped goat cheese to complement the design.
04 - Arrange apple and pear slices initially along one side of the board to mimic a fox tail, alternating with dried apricots and grapes for vibrant color contrast.
05 - Distribute assorted crackers and baguette slices into small piles, ensuring symmetry on both sides of the board.
06 - Fill open spaces with mini chocolate-covered pretzels, maple leaf cookies, caramel popcorn, and candy corn to add variety and seasonal appeal.
07 - Fill remaining gaps with roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds for texture and richness.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs to evoke a woodsy, autumnal atmosphere.
09 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to create personalized combinations of flavors and textures.
