We hosted last Thanksgiving and I knew for dessert I wanted to do something different. Not only am I a fan of sweet treats but I know Mike’s family is as well. I love charcuterie boards because the make the ordinary extra special. I took that to the next level at our Thanksgiving table by making a dessert grazing table. Let’s just say that the kids in the group weren’t the only ones that were excited for dinner.

Thanksgiving dessert grazing table

I really love the way this dessert table came together. It also gave me an “excuse” to order specialty desserts from a lot of my home bakery friends and local stores. I filled out grazing table (which was technically our grazing kitchen island) with some of our favorite pies, cheesecake, cookies, cupcakes, and some candy sprinkled around to fill in bare spots.

what’s the difference between a grazing table and charcuterie board?

The major difference between a grazing table and charcuterie board is probably the size. Whereas we typically see a charcuterie board as being the size of a plate or cutting board, a grazing table is quite literally the size of a table. Another difference is that traditional charcuterie boards usually feature meats and cheeses, however a grazing table is meant to consist of dishes that can be served at room temperature. A grazing table can also pretty much look however you want it to and consist of any foods that you want.

looking for more charcuterie inspiration?

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Savory Halloween charcuterie board

what you’ll need:

• loose candy in fall colors
• multiple varieties of pie
• cake or cheesecake
• smaller cookies, brownies, and/or cupcakes
• miscellaneous fall décor, like flowers or mini gourds

Have you ever made a dessert charcuterie board or grazing table?

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