Thanksgiving Leaf Fall Snack Board (Printable format)

A colorful autumn snack board featuring leaf-shaped cheeses, crackers, dried fruits, and nuts in warm fall tones.

# List of ingredients:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz sharp cheddar cheese
02 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese
03 - 5.3 oz brie cheese

→ Crackers

04 - 7 oz whole wheat crackers
05 - 5.3 oz multigrain crackers

→ Dried Fruits

06 - 2.8 oz dried apricots
07 - 2.8 oz dried mango
08 - 2.1 oz dried cranberries
09 - 2.1 oz dried figs

→ Nuts

10 - 2.1 oz pecan halves
11 - 2.1 oz walnuts

→ Fresh Fruits & Garnishes

12 - 1 small apple, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Cut cheddar, gouda, and brie slices into assorted autumn leaf shapes using small leaf-shaped cookie cutters.
02 - Gently press the cookie cutters into large crackers and dried apricots, mango, and figs to create matching leaf shapes; set aside small scraps for garnish or snacking.
03 - Randomly scatter the leaf-shaped cheeses, crackers, and dried fruits across a large wooden serving board or platter, emulating a cascade of warm fall leaves.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with pecans, walnuts, dried cranberries, and fresh slices of apple and pear, fanning them to enhance texture and color contrast.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with rosemary sprigs for aromatic freshness. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks stunning enough to be the centerpiece of any gathering, and people genuinely marvel at it before taking a single bite
  • Everything is prepared ahead, which means you're actually present with your guests instead of frantically cooking
  • The mix of textures—creamy cheese, crispy crackers, chewy dried fruit—keeps people coming back for another handful
02 -
  • Cookie cutters stick less if you dip them in hot water between cuts and wipe them dry. This single trick will save you twenty minutes and a lot of frustration.
  • The order matters—arrange cheese first, then work outward to crackers and fruits. It's easier to hide imperfect pieces at the end than to reorganize once everything's in place.
  • Soft cheeses like brie are forgiving and beautiful, but let them come to temperature slightly or they'll stick to your knife and the cutting board.
03 -
  • Keep your cookie cutters in the freezer for ten minutes before cutting cheese—the cold metal glides through cleanly and sticks far less, saving you time and frustration
  • A wooden board with natural grain and warm patina makes this board feel intentional and homey in a way a white platter simply cannot
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