Picket Fence Snack Platter (Print Version)

Crisp crackers surround a medley of nuts and berries for a colorful and easy-to-share snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers (The Fence)

01 - 20–24 rectangular or oval whole wheat crackers (such as Melba toasts or water crackers)

→ Garden Mix

02 - ½ cup raw almonds
03 - ½ cup walnut halves
04 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
05 - ½ cup dried cranberries
06 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
07 - ½ cup fresh raspberries
08 - ¼ cup chopped dried apricots

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (for drizzling)
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Choose a large, flat serving platter or board.
02 - Position crackers upright, side by side, around the platter’s perimeter to form a continuous picket fence, slightly angling inward for stability.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently mix almonds, walnut halves, pistachios, dried cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chopped dried apricots.
04 - Spoon the nut and berry mixture into the center of the cracker perimeter, allowing it to remain loose and abundant.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the garden mix, if desired.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves to enhance color and aroma.
07 - Present immediately, inviting guests to scoop from the center, using crackers to dip or accompany the mixture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to impress without demanding hours in the kitchen or any actual cooking.
  • Everyone gets to eat exactly what they want—nuts or no nuts, berries or crackers, honey or plain.
  • The crackers standing upright create this almost edible centerpiece moment that guests remember.
02 -
  • Arrange the fence just before serving—crackers absorb moisture from berries and oils from nuts if they sit too long, and you want them crisp and standing proud when people gather around.
  • Don't skip the visual color variety; a platter that's all brown nuts feels flat, but mixed with bright berries and that green mint, it becomes something people photograph before eating.
03 -
  • Use a wooden board instead of a ceramic platter—the natural texture makes the whole thing feel less formal and the wood won't show oil stains from nuts the way white plates do.
  • If you're serving this at a wine event, the salt in nuts and tartness of berries pairs beautifully with dry rosé or a crisp white wine, so consider your beverage when deciding on honey drizzle.
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