Description
A Thanksgiving Dessert Charcuterie Board is the ultimate way to add a festive, eye-catching, and crowd-pleasing sweet touch to your holiday celebration. Unlike traditional desserts, this board offers variety and fun: from cheeses to chocolates, fruits to jams, every bite is a surprise. It effortlessly brings people together, encouraging conversation and grazing.
Ingredients
1 wheel Brie cheese
1 cup white cheddar cheese cubes
1/2 cup cranberry jam
1/2 cup salted pecans
1/2 cup dried apricots
1 cup fresh grapes
1/2 cup fresh cranberries or pomegranate seeds
20 assorted crackers (mix of plain and seeded)
1/4 cup honey
10 seasonal cookies (like pumpkin spice or shortbread)
3 mini pumpkins or sprigs of rosemary for garnish
Instructions
1. Select a large serving board such as a wooden tray, marble slab, or lazy Susan.
2. Place the Brie cheese wheel and small bowls of cranberry jam and honey on the board first.
3. Arrange the white cheddar cubes around one edge, and add any cured meats if desired.
4. Add fresh grapes, cranberries, and dried apricots around the cheeses and bowls.
5. Scatter salted pecans and pomegranate seeds in small clusters.
6. Fan out the assorted crackers and cookies along the board’s edges and between sections.
7. Garnish with mini pumpkins and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle honey just before serving.
8. Serve with small plates, cheese knives, and dessert forks. Enjoy within 2 hours.
Notes
Use a mix of textures: creamy, crunchy, juicy, and chewy for best balance.
Add items like fudge or mini cupcakes for extra sweet options.
Swap fruits and cheeses based on availability—this board is very flexible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. per person (1/10 of board)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: thanksgiving charcuterie board, dessert board, holiday grazing board