Autumn Harvest Horn Plenty (Printable Version)

A festive cornucopia centerpiece brimming with dried fruits, assorted nuts, and a variety of cheeses.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Nuts

01 - 1 cup dried apricots
02 - 1 cup dried figs
03 - 1 cup dried cranberries
04 - 1 cup dried apple rings
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes (optional)
06 - 1 cup walnuts
07 - 1 cup pecans
08 - 1 cup almonds

→ Cheeses

09 - 6 oz aged cheddar, cubed
10 - 6 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
11 - 6 oz rustic blue cheese, crumbled
12 - 6 oz aged gouda, cubed

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 2 cups rustic crackers or gluten-free crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Fresh thyme sprigs
17 - Edible flowers or seasonal leaves (optional)

→ Cornucopia Base

18 - 1 large wicker cornucopia basket or homemade edible bread horn (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cornucopia basket or bread horn on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Position the cheeses inside the horn's opening, allowing some cubes and slices to spill outward to create abundance.
03 - Layer dried fruits and nuts around and spilling from the horn, mixing colors and textures for visual interest.
04 - Nestle crackers and baguette slices along the sides or in small bunches among the fruits and nuts.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and edible flowers or seasonal leaves for a festive, seasonal touch.
06 - Present at room temperature, inviting guests to select their preferred combinations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a showstopper that requires zero cooking—just beautiful assembly that looks like you spent hours when you really spent 25 minutes
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so it welcomes everyone to the table without fuss
  • The combination of tangy goat cheese, sharp blue, creamy aged cheddar, and nutty Gouda means every bite tells a different story
02 -
  • Cheese tastes better at room temperature—take your board out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving so flavors bloom and textures soften just slightly
  • Don't assemble more than 2 hours ahead; dried fruits can absorb platter moisture and lose their visual shine, and cheese flavors begin to muffle in the cold
03 -
  • Buy whole cheeses from the deli counter and cut them yourself just before serving—they'll have better texture and flavor than pre-cut packages
  • Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan for two minutes before arranging; it wakes up their flavor and makes them feel less like an afterthought
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