Turkey-Inspired Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
A playful and festive charcuterie board styled as a turkey—featuring a halved pear turkey body, candy eyes, cheeses, sliced meats, crackers, and nuts—for a fun, seasonal appetizer.
Equipment
- Serving board or platter
- Small bowl or dish (optional)
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Decorative Ingredient
- 1 pear fresh pear halved (body of turkey)
- candy eyes (edible)
Board Components
- Assorted cheeses (e.g., cheddar, Colby, gouda)
- Sliced turkey
- Sliced ham
- Assorted crackers
- Roasted almonds
- Roasted pistachios
- Peanut butter optional, to help secure candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare your board and ingredients—slice cheeses or meats as desired.
- Place one half of the pear (flat-side down) in the center of the board as the turkey’s body.
- Attach candy eyes to the pear using a bit of peanut butter if needed; create the beak and legs using small cheese shapes.
- Fan crackers around the pear in a circular pattern to mimic the turkey’s feathers.
- Arrange cheeses in a fan shape following the crackers.
- Add sliced turkey and ham next to cheeses, layering in the same direction.
- Fill gaps with almonds and pistachios for crunch.
- Step back, adjust for visual balance, and serve immediately with utensils.
Notes
No cooking required—just assembly! Store leftover separate components in airtight containers; best enjoyed fresh. Customize based on dietary needs or visual preferences. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}