Description
A fun and festive Thanksgiving turkey charcuterie board made with fresh pear, meats, cheeses, and nuts. Perfect for Friendsgiving or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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1 pear, fresh
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Edible candy eyes
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Assorted cheese (cheddar, Colby, Gouda)
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Sliced turkey
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Sliced ham
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Assorted crackers
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Roasted almonds
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Roasted pistachios
Instructions
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Cut a pear in half vertically; place one half flat-side down as the turkey’s body.
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Attach edible eyes and a cheese triangle beak.
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Fan crackers around a pear to form feathers.
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Layer cheese, ham, turkey, and nuts outward in curved rows.
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Fill gaps with almonds and pistachios for texture.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
Use apple instead of a pear for variation.
Replace nuts with pretzels or grapes for allergies.
Best served within 2 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American