Fall Charcuterie Board
Make a simple fall charcuterie board with cheese, meats, fruit, and seasonal flavors. Perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving, or any autumn gathering.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 10
Author: Carol
- 1 small wheel brie (4–5 in)
- ¼-⅓ cup pumpkin butter
- 1-2 Tbsp pepitas (pumpkin seeds), plus extra for sprinkling
- 30-40 round crackers
- 12-16 salami slices (folded/ruffled)
- 3-4 prosciutto slices, rolled around sticks of mild cheese (optional)
- 1 cup cheddar cubes
- 1 cup white cheese cubes (Monterey Jack/Swiss)
- 2 cups fruit: green grapes, blackberries, raspberries
- 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
- 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe pear, halved or sliced
- 1 cup green olives
- 1 cup cornichons (mini pickles)
- ¾ cup pistachios
- ¼ cup pomegranate arils (optional garnish)
- A few maple leaf cookies or other seasonal cookies
- ½-¾ cup caramel sauce (or apple-cider caramel) for dipping
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Build the centerpiece: Place the brie wheel in the center of your board. Spread pumpkin butter over the top and sprinkle with pepitas. Arrange a small fan of crackers to the right of the brie, ruffle salami slices along the left side, and position the prosciutto-wrapped cheese just below.
Add sauce and fruits: Place a small jar or bowl of caramel sauce on the board. Arrange the sliced apples next to it for easy dipping. Fill in open space around the brie with additional crackers. Add a small cluster of grapes and a pile of blackberries, then line one edge of the board with cornichons.
Fill in the gaps: Add the olives, another handful of crackers, and scatter the clementine segments. Pile raspberries and both types of cheese cubes in open areas, keeping items grouped closely so the board looks full and colorful.
Finish and garnish: Tuck pistachios and a few maple leaf cookies into empty spots. Add the pear slices, then sprinkle pomegranate arils and a few extra pepitas for color. Garnish the corners and edges with fresh rosemary. Let the brie sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before serving so it’s soft and spreadable.
Storage:
- Cheese, meats, and fruit: Cover tightly and refrigerate; eat within 2–3 days.
- Crackers, cookies, and nuts: Store in separate airtight containers at room temperature.
- Caramel sauce and pumpkin butter: Refrigerate covered, up to 1 week (or per jar label).
- Brie with toppings: Best served the same day. If storing, wrap tightly and refrigerate, scraping off toppings before reheating or serving again.