How to DIY a Festive, Centerpiece-Worthy Charcuterie Board for Thanksgiving and the Holidays

Get ready to elevate your holiday hosting game with the ultimate DIY charcuterie board for Thanksgiving. As the temperatures drop and festive vibes fill the air, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by crafting a spectacular spread that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Plus, it includes something for everyone!

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, or any fall/winter gathering, a well-crafted DIY charcuterie board adds a touch of elegance to your table. The beautifully arranged assortment of cheeses, cured meats, and delectable accompaniments makes for a great centerpiece, doubling as stunning holiday decor and creating a festive atmosphere that’s impossible to resist. A charcuterie board is also a Thanksgiving holiday conversation starter, a gathering point for friends and family to come together and savor the flavors of the season!

So, why settle for a traditional feast when you can impress your guests with a show-stopping charcuterie board that captures the essence of the season? Elevate your hosting experience, sip on a glass of wine, and let the festivities begin!

Charcuterie Board for Thanksgiving

Serves: 6-8 people

Ingredients:

⦁ 5-6 cheeses
⦁ Fig Jam
⦁ Salami
⦁ Grapes
⦁ Raspberries
⦁ Apples
⦁ Dried figs
⦁ Pomegranates
⦁ Candied pecans
⦁ Edible flowers for garnish
⦁ Crackers on the side

8 easy steps DIY your cheese and charcuterie board:

1. My technique is to start with the cheese as the foundation for the board. Add cheese around the edges and center of the board to balance out your plate.
2. Place ramakins with jam or honey on the board. This typically looks best in the center of the board.
3. Fill in the last large gaps on the board with large fruit such as grapes, apples or clementines.
4. Add in salami using the items on your board to wedge the meat between to create an accordion type of look.
5. Add in fresh fruit like raspberries, blackberries, and pomegranates
6. For any last holes, add dried fruit and nuts!
7. Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers
8. Serve with lots of crackers on the side!

A cheese board is also the perfect appetizer to make ahead of time. Just take the board out of the refrigerator 1 hour before serving so the cheese can come to room temperature–which is the most ideal way to consume cheese. Add the board to your table with lots of crackers and enjoy!

Did you DIY this charcuterie board for Thanksgiving? Show us your holiday spread on Instagram or TikTok @lulus–and score festive looks for Christmas, Chanukah, New Year’s Eve and more in our Holiday Shop!

This post was originally published in November 2020 and has been updated with new content.