Easy Friendsgiving Charcuterie Board with Fall Fruit
A quick and easy charcuterie board featuring seasonal fall fruits like apples, pears, and pomegranate, paired with cheeses, meats, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for Friendsgiving or any gathering, this board comes together in under 15 minutes and is endlessly customizable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz sharp cheddar, sliced or cubed
- 8 oz brie wheel
- 4 oz goat cheese log
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 4 oz salami, sliced
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, sliced
- 1 Bartlett pear, sliced
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup red grapes, small clusters
- 1 cup mixed nuts, roasted and salted
- 1/4 cup fig jam or honey
- 8 oz assorted crackers
- 1 baguette, sliced and lightly toasted
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: Wash and dry the apples, pears, and grapes. Slice the apples and pears thinly (about 1/4 inch thick). Toss them with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Cut the pomegranate in half and tap the seeds out into a bowl.
- Prep the cheese: Slice the cheddar into thin triangles or cubes. Leave the brie whole. Slice the goat cheese log into rounds. Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Arrange the cheese: Place the brie in the center or slightly off-center of the board. Fan the cheddar slices around one side and the goat cheese rounds on the other.
- Add the meat: Fold the prosciutto slices into loose ribbons or rosettes. Place them near the brie. Arrange the salami slices in a small pile or fan them out.
- Fill in with fruit: Scatter the apple and pear slices around the cheese. Place small clusters of grapes in the gaps. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the board.
- Add the crunch: Pour the nuts into a small bowl and place it on the board. Spoon the fig jam or honey into another small bowl and set it near the brie.
- Finish with carbs: Fan the crackers and baguette slices around the edges of the board. Fill any empty gaps with extra crackers.
- Serve immediately at room temperature. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Take out 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overthink the layout. Place cheese and meat first, then fill gaps with fruit and crackers. Use room-temperature cheese for best flavor. Slice fruit right before serving to prevent browning. For a vegetarian version, skip the meat and add more cheese or marinated vegetables. For a vegan version, use plant-based cheese and meat alternatives. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crackers or cucumber rounds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the board
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
Keywords: charcuterie board, Friendsgiving, fall fruit, easy appetizer, cheese board, party food, no-cook