Whimsical Fox Fall Treat (View Print Version)

An autumn snack board with sweet, savory bites and a playful fox cheese centerpiece.

# 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 cubed sharp cheddar cheese
07 - 1/2 cup goat cheese

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 1 cup assorted crackers (round, oval, and 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 rounds
18 - 2 blueberries
19 - 1 dried prune or black olive
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs

# Method:

01 - Select a large wooden board or platter to arrange all components.
02 - Shape goat cheese into an oval for the fox’s face, use two carrot slices as ears, place blueberries for eyes, and position a prune or black olive as the nose.
03 - Place the brie wedge and cubed sharp cheddar cheese surrounding the goat cheese fox face.
04 - Fan thin apple and pear slices along one side of the board, interspersing dried apricots and grapes to add color and texture.
05 - Create small piles of assorted crackers and baguette slices, balanced on opposite sides of the board.
06 - Evenly distribute mini chocolate-covered pretzels, maple leaf cookies, caramel popcorn, and candy corn in the open spaces.
07 - Place roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds to fill remaining spaces and add variety.
08 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance aroma and visual appeal.
09 - Present immediately, inviting guests to create whimsical bites from the assortment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Autumn-inspired playful theme
  • Assorted sweet and savory bites
02 -
  • For a nut-free version, replace nuts with toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.
  • Use gluten-free crackers and bread to accommodate dietary needs.
03 -
  • Shape the goat cheese on wax paper for easier handling.
  • Use fresh rosemary sprigs to add both flavor and an appealing woodsy aroma.
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