Description
These Fall Finger Foods are the ultimate way to celebrate the season — a vibrant mix of sweet and savory bites, all rooted in autumn’s most delicious flavors. From pumpkin goat cheese tartlets to apple-brie crostini and sweet potato bacon rounds, this recipe guide gives you everything you need to build a cozy, crowd-pleasing appetizer spread. Perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or even a quiet night in with mulled cider, these finger foods are easy to prep, stunning to serve, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Mini phyllo shells
- 1 sweet potato, sliced
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 apple (Honeycrisp), sliced
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 wheel of brie
- Balsamic glaze
- 1 pear, cubed
- 4 slices of prosciutto
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
- Olive oil, salt, pepper, cinnamon
Instructions
- Roast sweet potato rounds at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Cook bacon until crisp and crumble.
- Mix pumpkin purée, goat cheese, maple syrup, nutmeg, and salt. Spoon into phyllo shells and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Toast baguette slices, top with brie and apple, broil briefly, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Assemble pear, prosciutto, and cheddar on skewers, drizzle with honey and pepper.
- Mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cranberries, garlic powder. Form into balls, coat in pecans and parsley. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of hot and cold bites to balance the spread.
- Prepare components the day before to save time.
- Finish with fresh herbs and glazes for restaurant-style presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixed (bake, roast, assemble)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg