An autumnal tray arranged in a maple leaf shape featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers for sharing.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, rolled
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 pear, sliced
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - ½ cup walnuts
14 - ¼ cup honey
15 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Use parchment paper or arrange crackers and bread on a large serving board to form the shape of a maple leaf.
02 - Evenly place cubed cheddar, sliced brie, and crumbled goat cheese within the maple leaf outline.
03 - Fold and position prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices around the cheeses, filling spaces.
04 - Fill remaining gaps with halved red and green grapes, apple and pear slices tossed in lemon juice, and dried cranberries for vibrant contrast.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray.
06 - Set small bowls of honey and fig jam on the board for accompaniment.
07 - Layer baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges and inside the maple leaf shape to maintain definition.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance presentation.
09 - Present the tray immediately and replenish items as needed during the gathering.
