Seasonal maple leaf tray featuring cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers for elegant fall gatherings.
# Required Ingredients:
→ 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 apple, sliced
10 - 1 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)
# Preparation Steps:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, outline the shape of a maple leaf using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Arrange the cheeses evenly throughout the maple leaf shape to create a balanced base.
03 - Artfully fold and position the charcuterie slices around the cheeses, filling in gaps with care.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices, and dried cranberries to add color and variety.
05 - Evenly distribute the maple-glazed pecans and walnuts across the tray to introduce texture and flavor.
06 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam strategically on the board for easy access.
07 - Position the sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges and within the maple leaf outline to maintain its shape.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers if desired to enhance visual appeal.
09 - Present immediately, replenishing items as needed throughout the gathering.
