Name: Trader Joes Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 block (7 oz) Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar; 1 wedge (5 oz) Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon; 1 jar (11 oz) Trader Joe's Fig Butter; 1 package (4 oz) Prosciutto; 1 package (5 oz) Sliced Salami; 1 box (5.3 oz) Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps; 1 cup Candied Pecans; 1 medium Honeycrisp apple, sliced; 1 cup Green grapes

This savory Trader Joes Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe is made with seasonal cheeses, cured meats, and pumpkin crisps, ready in just 15 minutes. Cracking into cinnamon-dusted Toscano cheese paired with sweet fig butter instantly signals autumn. I always rush to my local store when seasonal items drop to assemble this.

The Secret To Getting It Right

I used to throw random snacks on a platter and hope it looked intentional. Then I learned the secret to a great board is balancing sweet, salty, and crunchy textures. Using seasonal specialty items does most of the heavy lifting for you.

The surprise for me was how essential small bowls of dips or spreads are for anchoring the layout. Now, I always build around those anchors first to save time and create a natural flow.

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Trader Joes Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe Ingredients

1 block (7 oz) Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar
1 wedge (5 oz) Toscano Cheese with Cinnamon
1 jar (11 oz) Trader Joe’s Fig Butter
1 package (4 oz) Prosciutto
1 package (5 oz) Sliced Salami
1 box (5.3 oz) Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
1 cup Candied Pecans
1 medium Honeycrisp apple, sliced
1 cup Green grapes

How To Make Trader Joes Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe

1. Anchor the Board: Place the fig butter in a small bowl and set it off-center on your wooden platter.
2. Position the Cheeses: Arrange the Unexpected Cheddar and Toscano wedges around the board, slicing a few pieces off the blocks for easy grabbing.
3. Fold the Meats: Fold the prosciutto into ribbons and fan out the salami slices near the cheeses.
4. Add the Crunch: Fan the Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps along the edges of the board in curved lines.
5. Fill the Gaps: Tuck the sliced apples, grapes, and candied pecans into any empty spaces until the board looks full.

Recipe Tips

Temperature matters: Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Pre-slice the apples: Toss apple slices in a tiny bit of lemon juice so they do not turn brown on the board.
Keep it tight: A crowded board always looks more appetizing than one with large empty spaces.

What To Serve With A Fall Charcuterie Board

Pair this board with a crisp dry cider or a light Pinot Noir. Warm spiced apple cider also works beautifully for an alcohol-free option.

How To Store

Store leftover meats and cheeses in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the crackers in your pantry so they do not get soggy.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can slice the cheeses and fold the meats a few hours early. Keep them covered in the fridge until right before serving.

What if I cannot find the seasonal Toscano cheese?

Any aged gouda or white cheddar makes a great substitute. You can even dust a plain cheese wedge with a pinch of cinnamon yourself.

How big of a board do I need?

A standard 12×18 inch wooden cutting board is perfect for this amount of ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Total Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 650 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 25 g
Protein: 15 g

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Trader Joes Fall Charcuterie Board Recipe

Recipe by Nate Collins

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