Seasonal maple leaf tray with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers ideal for gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
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 medium apple, sliced
10 - 1 medium pear, sliced
11 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - 0.5 cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - 0.5 cup walnuts
14 - 0.25 cup honey
15 - 0.25 cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How-To:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, outline a maple leaf shape using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Distribute cheeses evenly within the maple leaf outline.
03 - Fold and arrange charcuterie slices around cheeses, filling any gaps to maintain balance.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried cranberries to add color and texture.
05 - Disperse maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray.
06 - Place small bowls containing honey and fig jam on the board for easy access.
07 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges and within the shape to reinforce the maple leaf outline.
08 - Top the tray with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to enhance presentation.
09 - Present immediately and replenish items as needed during serving.
