Not sure what snacks to provide this Thanksgiving? Why even limit yourself when you get to present this stunning Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board!
Whether you're having a small family Thanksgiving celebration or lots of friends and extended family, this Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board is a great option when entertaining this holiday season.
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Charcuterie boards are loved for being quick and easy to assemble a variety of favorite snacks and appetizers such as deli meats, crackers, and of course, something a little extra special such as this mouth-watering Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce.
Full disclosure - I’ve become somewhat obsessed when it comes to snack platters, and who can blame me?! They’re great for sharing with friends over lazy weekends with a cocktail in hand or catering to guests during the holiday season. (Did you see my Halloween Charcuterie Board??)
This Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board will brighten up any table and provide a no-fuss, minimal clean-up option that’ll keep the guests occupied and super satisfied with every delicious bite!
❤️ Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This Thanksgiving charcuterie board isn’t something you have to slave away over. Simply add your favorite snacks and you’re done! No lengthy recipe time required at all.
- Charcuterie boards look gorgeous - a perfect way to bring in some festive holiday colors with snack foods typically enjoyed during specific holidays or other special occasions.
- This Thanksgiving charcuterie is incredibly versatile. Simply add in or swap out snacks that you know your family and friends will love the most.
- You have the freedom of making some of the snack foods yourself, stored ahead of time, or opt for the convenience of store-bought snacks and appetizers. Most fully assembled charcuterie boards can also be stored 24 hours in advance of serving.
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this making your own charcuterie boards.
“Charcuterie” is a French term that refers to a mix of snacks, typically meats, cheeses, fruits and nuts, and so many other yummy foods that are presented on a large platter board that guests can help themselves to while socializing.
The options of foods positioned on a charcuterie board really depend on who you’re catering to and the special occasion being celebrated. For this reason, you can create themed charcuterie boards for Halloween, 4th of July, or merely include snacks that are typical to a particular season such as my Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce for this Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board!
It’s going to be in your best interest to prepare your apple slices as close to the serving of this Thanksgiving charcuterie board as possible since cut apple slices are notorious for turning brown fairly quickly.
To help prolong the browning, prepare a bowl with water and the lemon juice from an entire lemon. Place the apple slices into the bowl for 5 minutes, after which you need to transfer them to a clean dish towel. Pat the apple slices gently in order to dry them and then add them to your charcuterie board.
🧂 Ingredients
- Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
- Carved or deli turkey slices
- Dried Fruit such as Cranberries, Raisins, Apricots, Figs, Dates
- Nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds
- Variety of Crackers
- Thinly sliced French bread loaf
- Fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary
- Red and Green Grapes
- Seasonal Fruit, such as Pear and Apple Slices
- Variety of Cheese, such as sharp cheddar, blue cheese, goat cheese log.
- Cranberry Scones or Bacon Cheddar Scones
- Granola
This is meant to be a brief overview of our Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
🔪Instructions
It's really not much work at all to put together a beautiful charcuterie board.
- Allow a space in the center of the board to set the Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce. I recommend baking that at the very last moment before serving.
- Add small bowls to hold the granola, and any nuts or fruits you want to include.
- Next, place the pieces of bread and crackers down.
- Build off of that and add the cheeses and fruit.
- Fill in any empty spaces with the smaller ingredients like the nuts and dried fruit.
- Cover the board with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated until it is time to serve.
Equipment
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- Cheese Board
- Small Bowls
- Small Serving Spoons
- Cheese Knives
- Small Tongs
- Toothpicks
⭐ Tips
To prep ahead of time, I recommend slicing your different cheeses (or purchasing pre-sliced hard cheese). Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container until it is time to build your board.
It's a good idea to find all the items you'll need for your board such as a small bowl and cheese knives for soft cheeses a day before so you're not scrambling around when you're trying to make Thanksgiving dinner.
When arranging your board, keep bread and crackers from getting soggy by keeping them away from things like fruit, which has some natural moisture.
If you're starting to run out of room, nothing says you can't create a second board! This works well too if you have guests with allergies or food sensitivities to consider.
📖 Variations
You can customize this to create your own perfect charcuterie board with your favorite cheeses, seasonable fruit, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, or whatever else you like. There really is no wrong way to put together this easy thanksgiving appetizer.
Here are some other recipes you might like to include on your board, all of which can be made a day or two ahead of time:
- Apple Butter or Crockpot Pumpkin Butter and crusty bread or baguette slices are a yummy addition to a beautiful board for Fall.
- These Pumpkin Spice Puff Pastry Twists are not only easy, but incredibly delicious and are a great make ahead item.
- Spinach Puff Pastry Cups with feta and soft cheese make a great appetizer as well.
Dessert Board
You could also make a smaller board with a few sweets to add to your dessert table like Mini Pies, or Mini Apple Pie Tarts would also be lovely on a dessert-themed board.
By far one of our most popular recipes this year has to be our Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles. These white chocolate-dipped tasty treats with spice cake, cream cheese, and pumpkin puree are totally worth the effort and can also be made ahead of time!
You might also like our Chocolate Hummus Recipe or Brown Sugar Yogurt Fruit Dip with fresh fruits like apple and pear slices. Be sure to include some small serving spoons for your dips.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
When you are ready to display your Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board, remove the plastic wrap, and set the Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce in the center.
Place your board in an area that's easily accessible by guests and be sure to include some small plates and napkins on the side.
⏲️ Storage
Store your fully assembled Thanksgiving Charcuterie board in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap to prevent the foods from drying out and/or absorbing other odors in the fridge, for no longer than 24 hours in advance. Only add dry ingredients that could get wet from storage i.e. crackers just prior to serving.
Leftover snacks from the Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board should be stored in separate containers in the refrigerator to be used for other meals throughout the week.
😋 Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these tasty recipes:
- Elegant Fruit Cheese Platter - This sophisticated fruit and cheese platter is the perfect way to enjoy a self-hosted wine pairing with friends!
- How to Make a Meat and Cheese Platter - A simple step-by-step guide that’ll leave no question unanswered for easy and enjoyable entertaining.
- Antipasto Appetizer - Cute, hand-held antipasto-inspired kabobs that can be enjoyed at a party or as a light family meal.
🦃 More Thanksgiving Ideas
You might also enjoy these other Thanksgiving ideas:
📋 Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
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Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
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Equipment
- Cheese Board
- Small Bowls
- Small Serving Spoons
- Cheese Knives
- Small Tongs
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- Carved or deli turkey slices
- Dried Cranberries
- Walnuts or Pecans
- Crackers
- Thinly sliced french bread loaf
- Fresh thyme or rosemary
- Grapes
- Apple Slices paired with a dip (caramel, pumpkin spice or maple syrup)
- Sliced Cheese
- Cranberry Scones
- Granola
Instructions
- Allow a space in the center of the board to set the Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce. I recommend baking that at the very last moment before serving.
- Add small bowls to hold the granola, and any nuts or fruits you want to include.
- Next, place the pieces of bread and crackers down.
- Build off of that and add the cheeses and fruit.
- Fill in any empty spaces with the smaller ingredients like the nuts and dried fruit.
- Cover the board with plastic wrap and keep it refrigerated until it is time to serve.
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