Fall Charcuterie Board
This beautiful fall charcuterie board adds a festive, autumn-inspired touch to any gathering and makes an easy appetizer. The cheddar “pumpkin” centerpiece and pretty salami roses make it look special without being too complicated to put together.
Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or any fall parties, this autumn charcuterie board idea turns simple ingredients into an impressive spread that everyone will enjoy.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Assembly: No cooking required! Simply arrange ingredients on a board for an impressive appetizer that takes just 20 minutes to create.
- Fall Showstopper: The cheddar cheese pumpkin, and salami roses will wow everyone.
- Customizable for Any Crowd: Scale up or down easily, and swap ingredients based on dietary preferences or what you have on hand. (Be sure to check out the end of this post for more ways to customize your board)
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prep components earlier in the day and assemble just before serving, making entertaining stress-free.
You’ll find the ingredient list and step-by-step photos below, or you can scroll to the bottom of the post for the full printable recipe.
Fall Charcuterie Board Ingredients
- zucchini stem
- Cherries
- Cheddar cheese
- Salami
- Cucumber
- Fresh dill bunch
- Pickled chili peppers
- Crackers
- Petzels
- Mixed nuts
How To Make a Fall Charcuterie Board
This visual guide is helpful for making this recipe. For the full printable recipe with measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.
Wash and dry the cucumber, then peel it and slice it into thin rounds.
Fold each salami slice in half. Take two folded slices and roll them together so they overlap a little, then gently fold the edges to form a rose-like curl. Repeat with the rest.
Slice a block of cheddar into thin pieces, trimming the edges if needed to make a curved shape. Layer the slices to look like a pumpkin, slightly overlapping each one.
Cut a small piece from the stem end of a zucchini to use as the pumpkin stem, and place it at the top of the cheddar slices.
Add the cherries to one side of the board. Arrange the salami roses and cucumbers on the other side. Place the pickled peppers at the bottom.
Fill in the gaps with crackers, pretzels, and nuts. Tuck in some fresh dill around the cheese pumpkin for garnish.
Fall Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- zucchini stem
- 1 cup cherries
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese
- 12 slices salami
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 fresh dill bunch
- 9-10 pickled chili peppers
- 2.5-3 ounces crackers about 12-16 pieces
- 1 ounce pretzels
- 2/3 cup mixed nuts
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber, then peel it and slice it into thin rounds.
- Fold each salami slice in half. Take two folded slices and roll them together so they overlap a little, then gently fold the edges to form a rose-like curl. Repeat with the rest.
- Slice a block of cheddar into thin pieces, trimming the edges if needed to make a curved shape. Layer the slices to look like a pumpkin, slightly overlapping each one.
- Cut a small piece from the stem end of a zucchini to use as the pumpkin stem, and place it at the top of the cheddar slices.
- Add the cherries to one side of the board. Arrange the salami roses and cucumbers on the other side.
- Place the pickled peppers at the bottom. Fill in the gaps with crackers, pretzels, and nuts. Tuck in some fresh dill around the cheese pumpkin for garnish.
Notes
What To Put On Your Fall Charcuterie Board
Here are some other ideas that would be perfect to put on your fall charcuterie board.
Pumpkin Shaped Bites
Cheeses
- Aged Gouda or smoked cheddar
- Brie with fig jam
- Cranberry wensleydale
- Sharp white cheddar
Meat
- Prosciutto or turkey
- Chorizo or pepperoni
- Maple-glazed ham
Seasonal Fruits & Vegetables:
- Apple slices
- Dried cranberries or figs
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
- Persimmons or pears
Crackers & Bread
- Water crackers or seed crackers
- Cinnamon pita chips
- Sliced baguette or pita chips
Extras
- Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
- Candied pecans or walnuts
- Pumpkin butter or apple butter
- Olives
