Autumn Charcuterie Board Ideas for Seasonal Entertaining

Turn your BakerMama Signature Board into a cozy fall appetizer perfect for sharing with guests, enjoying a date night in, or grazing at Thanksgiving. Pumpkin Baked Brie is the centerpiece of this Fall Signature Board.

The Coziest Charcuterie Board

This Fall Signature Board combines warm, melty baked brie tucked into a mini pumpkin with seasonal fruits, dried apples and apricots, rich cheeses, savory meats, toasted seeds and sweet treats. It’s an ideal spread for casual get-togethers or a fuller holiday gathering—a visually inviting, easy-to-graze board that’s flavorful without being overly filling.

Perfect for Thanksgiving

The pre-dinner hours at my house are always snacky, and this board answers that craving with a mix of small plates guests can nibble on while you finish holiday preparations. The showstopper is the Pumpkin Baked Brie—mild, gooey brie flavored with maple, pecans and rosemary and baked inside a small pumpkin for an autumnal presentation. If you’ve tried other baked brie variations like Pecan Pie Baked Brie or Baked Brie with Fig Jam, you know how well these warm, shareable dips perform with guests.

The Original Signature Board

My Signature Board was designed to make building a beautiful cheese and charcuterie spread simple and fun. The engraved guide on the board shows you where to place cheeses, bowls and accompaniments so the finished board looks intentional and balanced. Use the engraved side to follow the layout for this Fall board or flip it and serve any other spread you like. The board is versatile for classics, holiday themes and seasonal variations.

Make it Fun!

Building a charcuterie board should feel playful. Follow the guide or customize the ingredients based on what you have on hand. Substitutions are fine—use your favorite local finds or pantry staples. I typically shop at Trader Joe’s and Target for many of these items, but you’ll find suitable options at most grocery stores.

Ingredients and Supplies

(See the recipe card for exact measurements and details)

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin Baked Brie with Maple, Pecans and Rosemary (see recipe)
• Pumpkin butter
• Apple butter
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Seasonal fall candies
• White Stilton cheese with apricots
• Double Gloucester cheese with onions and chives
• Prosciutto
• Applewood smoked salami
• Red grapes
• Dried fruit and nut crackers
• Pumpkin cranberry crisps
• Maple leaf crème cookies
• Petite pumpkin spice cookies
• Dried apple rings
• Dried apricots
• Glazed candied pecans
• Pear, thinly sliced
• Apple, thinly sliced
• Fresh figs, halved
• Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Supplies:

• Signature Board or an 18″ x 12″ rectangular food board
• Mini wooden bowls
• Cheese knives and small spoons

How to Make the Fall Signature Board

• Prepare and bake the Pumpkin Baked Brie according to the recipe.
• While the brie bakes, fill mini wooden bowls with apple butter, pumpkin butter, toasted pumpkin seeds and seasonal candies. Place the bowls in the round spots on the board.
• Arrange the two additional cheeses on the board, leaving the round cheese spot on the right for the baked brie:
  • Top left: White Stilton with apricots
  • Bottom left: Double Gloucester with onions and chives
• Fold and fan the meats into small piles:
  • Top right: prosciutto
  • Middle left: applewood smoked salami
• Place a small cluster of red grapes above the reserved cheese spot.
• Distribute crackers and cookies across the board:
  • Top right: dried fruit and nut crackers
  • Center: pumpkin cranberry crisps
  • Bottom: maple leaf crème cookies
  • Upper left (nut space): petite pumpkin spice cookies
• Add accompaniments around the board:
  • Top middle: dried apricots
  • Right middle: dried apple rings
  • Bottom center: candied pecans
• Place pear slices along the upper left edge and apple slices on the bottom right corner.
• Set the Pumpkin Baked Brie into the round space on the right side of the board.
• Scatter halved fresh figs in open areas for color and texture.
• Garnish cheese wedges with rosemary sprigs for aroma and presentation.
• Position cheese knives by the wedge cheeses, a spoon in the baked brie, and mini spoons in the butter bowls.
• Serve and enjoy.

Watch Me Make It

Follow along in the kitchen while I assemble this autumnal board—perfect for entertaining with seasonal charm.

If you make this Fall Signature Board, snap a photo and tag @thebakermama on Instagram so I can see your creation. I love seeing how people customize these boards—enjoy the process and the company!

xoxo,

Fall Signature Board

• Author: The BakerMama
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 6-8 servings