Whimsical Fox Fall Treats (Print View)

A colorful autumn snack board combining fresh fruits, cheeses, nuts, and sweet bites with playful fox accents.

# Components:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 large apple, thinly sliced
02 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
04 - 1/2 cup dried apricots

→ Cheeses

05 - 1 wedge brie cheese
06 - 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, cubed
07 - 1/2 cup goat cheese, shaped into a fox face

→ Crackers & Breads

08 - 1 cup assorted crackers (round, oval, breadsticks)
09 - 1/2 baguette, sliced

→ Sweet Treats

10 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate-covered pretzels
11 - 1/2 cup maple leaf sandwich cookies
12 - 1/3 cup caramel popcorn
13 - 1/4 cup candy corn

→ Nuts & Extras

14 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
15 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
16 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

→ Decorative Components

17 - 1 small carrot, thinly sliced into rounds
18 - 2 blueberries
19 - 1 dried prune or black olive
20 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Place a large wooden board or platter on a flat surface for assembling the spread.
02 - Form goat cheese into an oval shape for the fox's face, add two small carrot slice triangles as ears, set blueberries as eyes, and place a dried prune or black olive as the nose.
03 - Position the brie wedge and cubed sharp cheddar around the goat cheese fox face for balance.
04 - Fan the apple and pear slices along one side of the board, alternating with dried apricots and grapes to mimic a tail effect and enhance color contrast.
05 - Arrange assorted crackers and baguette slices in small piles, balancing either side of the board to add texture variety.
06 - Distribute mini chocolate-covered pretzels, maple leaf cookies, caramel popcorn, and candy corn in the empty spaces across the board to create a playful visual appeal.
07 - Fill remaining gaps with roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds to add crunch and seasonal flavor.
08 - Add fresh rosemary sprigs as a garnish to introduce an aromatic, woodsy note.
09 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to build their own whimsical bites from the array of components.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Assorted sweet and savory bites for variety
  • Seasonal flavors perfect for fall gatherings
02 -
  • For a nut-free version replace nuts with toasted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
  • Use gluten-free crackers and bread to accommodate dietary needs
03 -
  • Shape the goat cheese with chilled hands to keep the fox face intact
  • Use fresh rosemary sprigs to add a woodsy aroma and visual appeal
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