Picket Fence Snack Platter (Printer View)

Vibrant snack platter with a crisp cracker perimeter and a medley of nuts and berries.

# Components:

→ Crackers (The Fence)

01 - 20–24 rectangular or oval whole wheat 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
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method steps:

01 - Select a large, flat serving platter or wooden board for assembly.
02 - Arrange crackers upright, side by side, forming a continuous perimeter around the platter, angling them slightly inward for stability.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently mix together 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 fence, keeping it loose and abundant in appearance.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the nut and berry mixture if desired.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves atop the medley for color and aroma, then serve immediately inviting guests to scoop from the center using the crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Looks like you spent an hour planning when it actually takes ten minutes.
  • The crackers stay crispy because nothing gets soggy in the middle.
  • Everyone eats with their hands, which somehow makes any gathering feel less formal and more fun.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving—the crackers will start absorbing humidity from the fresh berries and lose their snap.
  • Keep the fresh raspberries separate until the last minute; they bruise if you toss them around with the harder nuts.
03 -
  • Angle your crackers inward slightly so they lean toward the center—it's more stable and looks more intentional, like you're creating a protective fence around treasure.
  • If the platter is going to sit out longer than two hours, keep the fresh berries in a small bowl nearby and add them right before serving to maintain their brightness and texture.
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