Turkuterie – The Thanksgiving Charcuterie Turkey
When your guests are circling the kitchen, noses in the air, waiting for the turkey to finish roasting—give them a snack that’s as festive as it is flavorful. Enter the Turkuterie: a show-stopping charcuterie board styled like a turkey, bursting with cured meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and crunchy extras. It’s the pre-dinner centerpiece that feeds and wows.
- Prep Time: 25–30 mins
- Total Time: 25–30 mins
Ingredients
What You’ll Need (Serves a crowd)
Cheeses
• Aged cheddar, cubed
• Brie wedges or rounds
• Manchego or gouda slices
Cured Meats
• Salami or pepperoni, folded into rosettes
• Prosciutto or ham, loosely draped
Fruits
• Red & green grapes
• Apple or pear slices (brush with lemon juice)
• Berries (cranberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
• Dried apricots or figs
Extras
• Crackers or breadsticks (fan them for “feathers”)
• Roasted nuts (almonds, pecans)
• Olives or pickles
• Fresh herbs for garnish (rosemary, sage)
For the “Turkey Face”
Mini wheel of brie or a small round fruit for the head
• Blueberries or olives for eyes
• A strip of red bell pepper for the wattle
• Cheese triangle or carrot slice for the beak
Instructions
Build the body: Use a round cheese or fruit in the center bottom of a large board for the turkey’s head. Add the beak, eyes, and wattle using small sliced ingredients.
Fan the feathers: Radiate crackers, meats, fruits, and cheese slices upward and outward from the “body” in layered rows to form the tail. Alternate colors and textures for visual pop.
Fill in: Tuck in nuts, herbs, and small extras to fill gaps and add a lush, full look.
Serve: Provide small plates, toothpicks, and festive napkins.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~150–200 per small plate