Description
Create a stunning and festive Thanksgiving Dessert Charcuterie Board featuring a delightful assortment of cheeses, fresh and dried fruits, nuts, cookies, and decorative elements. This no-cook recipe lets you effortlessly assemble an elegant and crowd-pleasing dessert centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1 wheel brie cheese
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- 8 slices gouda cheese
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
Fresh Fruits
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Dried Fruits and Sweets
- 8 dried dates
- 6 dried figs
- 6 caramel or chocolate-dipped dates
- 6 pumpkin cookies or spiced wafers
Nuts and Snacks
- 1 cup candied pecans
- 1 cup candied walnuts
- 1 cup assorted crackers
- 1 cup mini pretzels
Other
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fruit preserves
- 1 mini pumpkin (decorative)
- 1 handful edible flowers and fresh herbs
Instructions
- Select Your Base: Choose a large, food-safe board, platter, or tray that can comfortably hold all your ingredients and provide ample space for an attractive arrangement.
- Place Anchor Items: Position the brie wheel centrally on the board along with small bowls containing honey and fruit preserves. Add the mini pumpkin for a festive, decorative touch.
- Arrange Cheeses and Fruits: Fan out the slices of cheddar and gouda cheese around the brie. Group the mini mozzarella balls together and add clusters of green and red grapes, blackberries, and raspberries to form fresh, vibrant sections.
- Fill with Dried Fruits and Sweets: Tuck dried dates, dried figs, and caramel or chocolate-dipped dates into the gaps on the board. Add pumpkin cookies or spiced wafers to enhance the dessert variety.
- Add Nuts and Snacks: Place candied pecans and walnuts in small piles. Add stacks of assorted crackers and mini pretzels near the cheese and dips for easy snacking.
- Garnish and Perfect: Sprinkle edible flowers and fresh herbs over and around the board for a lush and colorful finish. Adjust the spacing so the board looks full yet balanced and inviting.
- Serving: Serve the charcuterie board slightly chilled or at room temperature. Add the crackers and edible flowers just before serving to maintain freshness and presentation quality.
Notes
- This dessert board can be customized with your favorite seasonal fruits and nuts for added variety.
- Use fresh edible flowers that are safe for consumption to enhance visual appeal.
- Keep perishable ingredients chilled until just before serving to ensure freshness.
- The mini pumpkin is purely decorative; do not eat unless confirmed edible variety.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute crackers and pretzels with gluten-free alternatives.
