Description
This Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is a festive mix of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and seasonal touches — the perfect holiday appetizer platter for your guests.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: Brie, sharp cheddar, smoked gouda, goat cheese log with cranberries
- Meats: Prosciutto, salami, turkey slices, ham
- Crackers & Bread: Buttery crackers, crostini, pretzel crisps, sliced baguette
- Seasonal Fruits: Apple slices, pears, grapes, figs, dried cranberries
- Nuts: Pecans, walnuts, candied almonds
- Extras: Pumpkin butter, fig jam, honey, mustard, olives, cornichons
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnish
- Optional: small pumpkin or gourds for decoration
Instructions
- Choose a large wooden board, platter, or tray as your base.
- Place cheeses evenly around the board as focal points.
- Arrange sliced meats by folding or rolling them near the cheeses.
- Add crackers and bread slices around the edges for structure.
- Fill spaces with fresh fruits, dried fruits, and nuts.
- Place pumpkin butter, jams, honey, and olives in small bowls on the board.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary, thyme, and optional mini pumpkins or gourds.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Balance sweet, savory, and crunchy items for variety. Add festive touches like cranberries or pumpkin-shaped cheeses for Thanksgiving flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: thanksgiving charcuterie board, holiday appetizer, cheese board, grazing platter, festive party food