Description
Create a stunning Thanksgiving charcuterie board shaped like a cornucopia. This festive appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings, offering a variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cornucopia-shaped platter or board
- Assorted cheeses (e.g., brie, cheddar, gouda, goat cheese)
- Cured meats (e.g., salami, prosciutto, chorizo)
- Fresh fruits (e.g., grapes, figs, cranberries, apple slices)
- Dried fruits (e.g., apricots, dates)
- Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- Crackers and breadsticks
- Olives and cornichons
- Honey or jam for dipping
- Garnish (e.g., rosemary sprigs, edible flowers)
Instructions
- Arrange the cornucopia-shaped platter on your serving surface.
- Begin by placing larger items like cheese wedges and folded meats.
- Fill in the spaces with smaller items such as grapes, nuts, and olives.
- Add crackers and breadsticks around the board.
- Drizzle honey or add small bowls of jam.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or edible flowers for a final touch.
Notes
- Consider adding a turkey-shaped appetizer for an extra festive touch.
- You can customize the ingredients based on your preferences and dietary needs.
- Prepare some elements in advance to save time on the day of your event.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10th of board
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg