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Fall Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas

Updated: November 28, 2019 / Published: November 28, 2019 By Ilona This website contains affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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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.

Fall fruit and cheese platter ideas to impress your guests at the party including gouda cheese, cashews, peanuts, walnuts and fruits like apples or pears.

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.

A simple tray with cheese, nuts, black olives, pretzels, honey and fruits.

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.

Cheese platter appetizer ideas with plums, apples and nuts.

How to make a Fruit and Cheese Platter

  1. Firstly, gather all autumn products: fruits and nuts.
  2. I used variety of nuts like peanuts, cashews and walnuts.
  3. I also placed two types of cheeses: Smoked Gouda and Anco Gouda Spiced.
  4. From fruits I used seasonal apples, pears and plums.
  5. Spread some honey all over the fruits.
  6. In the end, add some black olives.

The best tray ideas with walnuts, honey, plums, pears and 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.

How to put together a cheese platter with pretzels, plums, olives and nuts.

Fruit Platter Faq’s

What fruit goes with cheese platter? 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.

What do you put on a cheese platter? Fruits, nuts, any kind of cheese, crackers, dips etc.

What cheeses are good for a cheese platter? Any kind of cheese will be perfect: Cheddar, Mozzarela, Gouda, Gruyere, Brie, Camembert, Smoked Gouda, Feta etc.

How do you cut fruit for a fruit platter? You can slice, cut into fourths or half.

Can I make a fruit tray the day before? 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 to impress your guests! Great selection of appetizers for everyone including cheese, nuts and fruits like apples or pears. by ilonaspassion.com I @ilonaspassion
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Fall Fruit and Cheese Platter Ideas

Fall fruit and cheese platter ideas with seasonal fruits and nuts.
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese platter, fruit platter
Servings: 10
Calories: 593kcal
Author: Ilona

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
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Instructions

  • 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).

Notes

* Any two types of cheeses can be used. **This is approximate recipe, add more ingredients or less according to your needs.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 23gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 689mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 7gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 565IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 379mgIron: 3mg
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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.

A tray with seasonal fruits, nuts, pretzels and cheese.

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  1. kushigalu

    November 8, 2016 at 10:22 AM

    This looks so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 8, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. cricketsconfections

    November 8, 2016 at 10:27 AM

    This is one of my favorite snacks, and yours looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 8, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

    November 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    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!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 8, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks Nicola!

      Reply
  4. Tina Jui | The Worktop

    November 8, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    Platters are such a great idea for serving at a party!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 8, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      Thank yo Tina!

      Reply
  5. Veena

    November 8, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Such a gorgeous selection. Love dry fruit and cheese.. Yum…!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 8, 2016 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you Veena!

      Reply
  6. Platter Talk

    November 8, 2016 at 5:04 PM

    Very nice platter for a rustic, fall spread!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      November 9, 2016 at 8:48 AM

      Thank you!

      Reply

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