Fall Charcuterie Board

A delicious fall charcuterie board featuring a festive mix of sweet, savory, and pumpkin-accented elements. It’s perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving appetizers, or cozy movie nights.

Ingredients

• Gruyère Cheese
• Cheddar Cheese
• Spiced Pumpkin Goat Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Cranberry Goat Cheese
• Pumpkin Cheese Ball
• Pepperoni
• Smoked Turkey Sausage
• Prosciutto
• Apricot jam
• Marcona Almonds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Variety of Crackers
• Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Cookies

How to Make a Fall Charcuterie Board

• Start with the cheeses – slice the Gruyère, cheddar, and parmesan into bite-sized pieces or thin rectangles. Crumble or slice the cranberry and spiced pumpkin goat cheeses and place each in its own small bowl or ramekin if they’re softer.
• Place the pumpkin cheese ball – position it off to one side of the board as a festive fall accent or have it centered, and be sure it’s easy to access with a spreading knife nearby.
• Add the board with the remaining cheeses – arrange the sliced cheeses and goat cheeses in separate zones around the board, spaced apart to create visual balance.
• Add the meats next – roll or fold the prosciutto, slice the smoked turkey sausage, and layer the pepperoni in loose overlapping stacks, tucking them naturally between and around the cheese sections.
• Place the apricot jam – transfer the jam into a small bowl and tuck it near cheeses that pair well (Gruyère or Parmesan is ideal).
• Add crackers as structure – fan out the variety of crackers along the edges and in open channels between the cheeses and meats.
• Fill in with texture and sweetness – scatter marcona almonds and pumpkin seeds in small clusters to fill gaps. Add the Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies standing upright or slightly layered, for a sweet, decorative element.
• Final visual balance – make sure every area has a mix of soft, salty, crunchy, and sweet – fill in empty gaps with cranberries and rosemary leaves.

Tips

Best served on a large wooden or marble board for a warm seasonal presentation.

Pairs beautifully with a light Pinot Noir, sparkling apple cider, or a crisp white wine.

Optional fresh additions: grapes, apple slices, dried apricots, figs, or mini pears for extra color and freshness.

Provide small cheese knives and spreaders near soft cheeses and the pumpkin cheese ball.

Make Ahead & Storage

• The meats and cheeses can be sliced ahead, but store them separately, tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
• Assemble the board no more than 1-2 hours before serving for best texture and freshness.
• Avoid storing crackers/cookies in the fridge with meats and cheese. They can get moisture in them and change their texture.

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