Description

This Thanksgiving Dessert Charcuterie Board is a quick, easy recipe perfect for holiday gatherings. It’s a festive, no-bake spread of sweet treats including fresh fruits, creamy dips, cookies, and candies—ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a fun Thanksgiving dessert idea. Whether you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert, a holiday snack board, or creative food ideas, this board is a show-stopping centerpiece.

Ingredients

1 cup whipped pumpkin dip

1 cup caramel dip

1 cup Nutella or chocolate spread

2 apples, sliced

1 cup grapes

1 cup dried apricots

1 cup ginger snaps

1 cup shortbread cookies

1 cup sandwich cookies

1 cup caramel popcorn

1 cup maple candied pecans

1 cup mini cupcakes

1 cup chocolate truffles

1 cup fudge pieces

1/2 cup candy corn

Rosemary sprigs and cinnamon sticks for garnish

Instructions

1. Choose a large wooden board or platter for your base.

2. Place small bowls of pumpkin dip, caramel, and Nutella on the board.

3. Arrange cookies, cupcakes, and fudge around the dips for visual anchors.

4. Fill in spaces with apple slices, grapes, and dried apricots.

5. Add truffles, caramel popcorn, candied pecans, and candy corn to balance color and texture.

6. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and cinnamon sticks for festive aroma.

7. Fill any gaps to make the board appear full and abundant.

Notes

Use a wooden board for rustic aesthetic and food stability.

Keep color contrast in mind to avoid a flat-looking board.

Make sure to include a creamy dip—it ties everything together.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/12 board
Calories: 320
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 12mg

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