Description
A Thanksgiving charcuterie board is more than just snacks on a platter. It’s a joyful, edible centerpiece that brings everyone together before the main feast. With no cooking involved and endless ways to personalize it, this turkey-shaped board is fun to make and even more fun to nibble on.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pear (for the turkey body)
- 2 candy eyes (or cream cheese + blueberries)
- 1 slice of cheddar or carrot (for the beak)
- Assorted deli meats: sliced turkey, ham, salami
- Cheese wedges: Colby, cheddar, gouda
- Round crackers and pretzels
- Roasted almonds and pistachios
- Grapes, apple slices, dried apricots or cranberries
- Mini cookies or fall-shaped candy
Instructions
- Slice cheeses and roll or fold deli meats. Wash and dry fruits thoroughly.
- Place the pear upright at the bottom center of your board. Add candy eyes and a beak using cream cheese to secure.
- Layer meats and cheeses in arcs around the pear to form ‘feathers.’ Alternate textures and colors.
- Fan crackers, then add fruits and nuts to fill out the design.
- Tuck small items into gaps. Add sweets or herbs for finishing touches.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready. Assemble wet and dry items separately if prepping ahead.
Notes
Use a round wooden or marble board. Chill ingredients before assembling. Add picks or tongs for easy serving. Transport with an ice pack underneath if needed. Snap a photo before serving!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: varies
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A