Fall Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas
Fall fruit and cheese platter ideas with seasonal autumn products. Great selection of snacks including cheese, variety of nuts and seasonal fruits like apples, pears and plums.
As the leaves change their colors and the air turns crisp, it’s time to welcome the season of fall with a delightful spread of fruits and cheeses. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a tasty snack, fall fruit and cheese platters offer a perfect combination of flavors and textures that are sure to please your taste buds. From tangy apples to delicious cheese, you will find out in this post some creative ideas on how to create an exquisite fall-inspired platter that is both visually appealing and incredibly delicious.
Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas
- Cheese can be hard or soft. For instance: Gouda, Gruyere, Brie, Camembert, Smoked Gouda, Feta, Goat Cheese, Colby Jack, Cheddar etc. Try to pick a different variety of cheeses with unique taste.
- Any type of fruit in season: apples, pears, plums, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon, kiwi, oranges, grapes etc.
- Different types of nuts: cashews, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds etc.
- Crackers, pretzels and chips.
- Olives, pickles.
- Jams, for example: Cranberry Apple Jam or any fruit spreads.
- Dried fruits, for instance: cranberries, prunes, raisins, dates etc.
- Dips, for example: Smoked Salmon Dip or Mild Avocado Dip.
How to Arrange a Cheese Platter
- First of all think how many guests will you have. This will help you to decide how many fruits, nuts and pretzels you need.
- Decide if there will be any other foods available. You can certainly make a small tray and serve it as appetizer just before the meal.
- Pick about 2-3 different types of cheeses. Provide separate knifes for each cheese.
- Pick about 3 types of seasonal fruits. Cut or slice them into smaller pieces, every guest can easily grab a piece of fruit.
- Pick few types of nuts, pretzels or crackers etc.
- Try to make it interesting with different variety of products.
How to make a Fruit and Cheese Platter
- Firstly, gather all autumn products: fruits and nuts.
- I used variety of nuts like peanuts, cashews and walnuts.
- I also placed two types of cheeses: Smoked Gouda and Anco Gouda Spiced.
- From fruits I used seasonal apples, pears and plums.
- Spread some honey all over the fruits.
- In the end, add some black olives.
Fall Platter Tips
- You don’t need to pick up the same type of cheese that I have. I know some cheeses might be harder to find in different regions. Anyway, buy any cheese that you prefer.
- To make the fall platter just pick all seasonal fruits or nuts. You would like to make an Autumn theme board. For instance, I placed walnuts on my cheese platter because they are harvested from early September to early November. I also picked plums that are not available all year long. This type of plums are European and you can find them mainly in European stores. However, regular plums can be used.
- Honey is optional for fruits. But it adds extra sweetness.
Fruit Platter Faq’s
Particularly, I will definitely choose seasonal fruits, for example for fall I will buy mostly plums, apples and pears. For summer season pick berries. Winter board will have pomegranates, oranges and persimmons. While, spring board will look great with kiwis, cherries and morels.
A cheese platter, also known as a cheese board or charcuterie board, is a delightful assortment of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and accompaniments designed to create a balanced and visually appealing spread. Here’s what you can put on a cheese platter: Fruits, nuts, any kind of soft/hard cheese, crackers, dips etc.
Offer a variety of cheeses to cater to different tastes and textures. A typical selection might include: hard or semi-hard cheese (Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Mozzarella, Gruyere), soft cheese (Brie, Camembert)
You can slice, cut into fourths or half, cut into wedges, dice into cubes.
I don’t recommend making a tray the day before, some fruits might become brownish, pretzels and crackers might become dry if not covered.
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Fall Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Gouda smoked cheese
- 1/2 lb Gouda spiced cheese
- 2 cups Walnuts in shell
- 1 cup Peanuts in shell
- 1 cup Cashews
- 1 cup Pretzels
- 1 cup Black olives
- 10 Plums
- 2 Apples cut into slices
- 2 Pears cut into slices
- 1 Tbsp. Honey optional
Instructions
- Prepare a large platter or cheese board.
- Put nicely all ingredients on the large platter, board or tray including cheeses, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pretzels, olives, plums, apples and pears. Spread some honey all over fruits (optional).1/2 lb Gouda, 1/2 lb Gouda, 2 cups Walnuts, 1 cup Peanuts, 1 cup Cashews, 1 cup Pretzels, 1 cup Black olives, 10 Plums, 2 Apples, 2 Pears, 1 Tbsp. Honey
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Notes
- You don’t need to pick up the same type of cheese that I have. I know some cheeses might be harder to find in different regions. Anyway, buy any cheese that you prefer.
- To make the fall platter just pick all seasonal fruits or nuts. You would like to make an Autumn theme board. For instance, I placed walnuts on my cheese platter because they are harvested from early September to early November. I also picked plums that are not available all year long. This type of plums are European and you can find them mainly in European stores. However, regular plums can be used.
- Honey is optional for fruits. But it adds extra sweetness.
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Update Notes: The post was originally published in October, 2018. It was updated with new tips and ideas on November 28, 2019.
This looks so beautiful!
Thank you!
This is one of my favorite snacks, and yours looks beautiful!
Thank you so much!
I always love the idea of doing an app platter, but never know what to put on it. Thanks so much for the seasonal inspiration!
Thanks Nicola!
Platters are such a great idea for serving at a party!
Thank yo Tina!
Such a gorgeous selection. Love dry fruit and cheese.. Yum…!
Thank you Veena!
Very nice platter for a rustic, fall spread!
Thank you!