Whether hosting a fall party or tailgating your guests will love these leaf shaped cheese slices. Leaf shaped metal cookie cutters cut thinly sliced cheese into assorted leaf shapes. They are fun to make and I like to serve the leaves with assorted crackers from wheat to gluten free, the choice is yours.

Easy to Cut Cheese Leaves

I used thin sliced cheese from cheddar to mixed Colby-jack and pepper jack cheeses. Its a good idea to use metal cookie cutters for the sharp edge. Another tip is to chill the cheese before cutting but not too cold or the cheese will break.

In addition, once you cut the slices, place them between wax or parchment paper sheets and chill until ready to plate for serving.

When plating the cheese leaves, alternate the slices for a molten look like fall, or separate the flavors into stacks if desired.

To Serve

Place on a decorative plate in a wreath form. Place crackers or spread in center of wreath. Keep covered until serving time, or refrigerate until ready to use.

Use up to 3 pounds of sliced cheese 1/8-1/4 inch thick and cold for best results. Suggested cheese: White jalapeño, Sharp Cheddar and Colby Jack.

Hope you enjoy this fun appetizer.

Cheese Leaves Appetizer

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Thin sliced assorted cheese is cut into leaf shapes for a fall wreath appetizer.

Author: Liz Bushong
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: none
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Cut
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 pounds each of 1/8-1/4″ sliced cheese; White Jalapeno, Sharp Cheddar, & Colby Jack

Assorted crackers

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Instructions

Using a leaf cookie cutter, cut out cheese slices and place on a decorative plate in a wreath form.
Place crackers or spread in center of wreath.
Keep covered until serving time, or refrigerate until ready to use.