Description
A festive Thanksgiving charcuterie board loaded with cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, nuts, and flavorful accompaniments — perfect for holiday entertaining.
Ingredients
- Assorted cheeses (e.g., brie, aged cheddar, gouda)
- Cured meats (e.g., salami, prosciutto)
- Fresh fruits (e.g., apple slices, pears, grapes)
- Dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, figs, apricots)
- Seasonal nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts)
- Crackers and fresh bread
- Jams, honey, or mustard
- Olives or pickles
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the board: Use a large wooden board or platter as your base.
- Arrange cheeses: Spread cheeses evenly across the board, slicing some for easy serving.
- Add meats: Fold or roll cured meats and place them around the cheeses.
- Fill with fruits and nuts: Place fresh and dried fruits in open spaces and scatter nuts throughout.
- Add extras: Place crackers, bread slices, and small bowls of spreads, olives, or pickles.
- Garnish and serve: Decorate with fresh herbs for a festive touch and serve at room temperature.
Notes
For a Thanksgiving twist, include pumpkin butter, cranberry sauce, or spiced nuts. Arrange colors and textures for a visually stunning presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Holiday
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup assortment
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: thanksgiving charcuterie board, holiday cheese board, festive appetizer