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Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board with salami feathers and pear body
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Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board

Take your Thanksgiving table to the next level with this visually stunning Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board. A fun, unique, and delicious way to showcase a variety of cheeses, meats, seasonal fruits, and more. 
Whether you're in charge of hosting Thanksgiving or tasked with bringing an easy fall appetizer, this beautiful charcuterie board is easy to put together and promises an unforgettable culinary adventure. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: charcuterie, thanksgiving, turkey
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Chandice
Cost: $40

Ingredients

  • 1 red pear
  • variety of cheeses (I recommend parmesan, smoked gouda, goat cheese, Boursin cheese and a blue)
  • variety of sliced cured meats (I recommend dry salami, cured chorizo, cured wagyu beef and pepperoni)
  • olives
  • honey
  • crackers or chips
  • nuts
  • assorted fall fruits (apples, persimmon, pomegranate, figs...)

Instructions

  • Get a medium sized board and add the sliced in half pear for the body then add rolled up sliced meats above for "feathers" and crackers like we did here
    Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board pear body
  • Make turkey "feet" with sliced cheese and add eyes and a beak with frosting or cut veggies
  • Add other cheeses and crackers around the board like we did here
  • Put olives and honey on the board
  • Arrange fall fruits on the board then add some chips and pretzels on the board
    Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board fruit like persimmon
  • Add any fall sugar cookies and other sweets, like chocolate truffles, that you want

Notes

Pro Tip: Customize your board to your liking. 
Tips for making a turkey-shaped charcuterie board
    • Balance flavors - Including a mix of bold and mild cheeses, salty and sweet cured meats, and fresh and dried fruits allows for a well rounded board.
    • Experiment with textures - Add crunchy elements like nuts, chips, crackers, etc. to contrast the soft cheeses.
    • Different shapes - Crackers and cheeses cut into different shapes can help add dimension to the board.
    • Interactive elements - Add small cheese spreaders, cocktail picks, and condiment spoons to this charcuterie tray so guests to serve themselves with ease.
Storage
Storing - It is best to put all foods that need refrigeration, such as cheeses, meats, and fruits, into airtight containers or plastic wrap. This way, you can refrigerate them until you're ready to enjoy again. 
Crackers, cookies, honey, and other non-perishables can be stored in a ziplock bag at room temperature or placed back into original packaging. 
Freezing - We do not recommend freezing after assembling an easy charcuterie board. 

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g