Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board
A festive and elegant charcuterie board featuring turkey, seasonal cheeses, fruits, nuts, and spreads, perfect for Thanksgiving entertaining.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sliced smoked turkey breast
- 1 lb sliced roasted turkey breast
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cut into cubes
- 8 oz sharp white cheddar, sliced
- 8 oz herbed goat cheese, log
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fig jam or preserves
- 0.5 cup whole grain mustard
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 1 package water crackers
- 1 fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- 1 fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Select a large wooden board or slate platter as your base for the charcuterie board.
- Begin arranging the turkey slices by folding or rolling them and placing them in clusters around the board.
- Place the cheeses (brie, cheddar, and goat cheese) in separate sections, spacing them out evenly.
- Fill small bowls or ramekins with fig jam and whole grain mustard, placing them on the board for easy access.
- Scatter dried cranberries and candied pecans in small piles between the other components.
- Add bunches of green and red grapes, placing them in open spaces to add color and freshness.
- Arrange apple and pear slices in a fan or stack near the cheeses for a crisp, refreshing bite.
- Place toasted baguette slices and water crackers in stacks or small piles around the board.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs to enhance the Thanksgiving theme and add visual appeal.
- Serve immediately and encourage guests to build their own plates with a variety of flavors and textures.
Notes
For best results, assemble the board just before serving to maintain freshness and texture. Customize with seasonal fruits or additional cheeses based on preference.