Gluten-Free Fruit and Cheese Board
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Elevate your gathering with this vibrant and customizable gluten-free fruit and cheese board, bursting with sweet, savory, and creamy elements. It's a visually stunning centerpiece that offers a delightful array of textures, from crisp fruits to rich cheeses and crunchy nuts.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 10 ingredients — including mixed nuts, fresh berries, sliced seasonal fruit — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Fruit and Cheese Board: When preparing this snacks recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Fruit and Cheese Board: This fruit and cheese board is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole foods and certified gluten-free accompaniments. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup sliced seasonal fruit (apples, pears, grapes)
- 4-6 oz assorted gluten-free crackers or rice cakes
- 6-8 oz assorted cheeses (cheddar, brie, goat cheese)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for toasting the nuts. While the oven heats, wash and prepare all your fresh fruits, slicing larger items like apples or pears into bite-sized pieces and ensuring berries are clean and dry.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the mixed nuts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoon of paprika. Toss everything together thoroughly until the nuts are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings.
- 3
Spread the seasoned nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for about 8-10 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and lightly toasted. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- 4
While the nuts are roasting, arrange your assorted cheeses and gluten-free crackers or rice cakes on a large serving board or platter. Once the nuts are toasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes; they will become crispier as they cool.
- 5
Once the nuts have cooled, artfully arrange them on the cheese board alongside the prepared fruits and cheeses. Add any additional garnishes like fresh herbs if desired, and serve your beautiful gluten-free fruit and cheese board immediately for everyone to enjoy.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Rinse rice until the water runs clear to remove surface starch and prevent clumping.
- Honey is sweeter than sugar — if substituting, use 3/4 cup honey per 1 cup sugar and reduce liquid by 1/4 cup.
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