This edible centerpiece makes quite an impression on kids of all ages! What a clever way to present and serve your favorite snack foods as an appetizer before the Big Meal. It is easy and fun to make, and the kids can help.
Create your own version using your family's favorite ingredients. It took me about 30 minutes to make the one pictured... and only about five minutes for us to gobble it up!
What You Need:
- Honeydew melon or cantaloupe
- Pear
- Your favorite cheese, cubed
- Red, orange and yellow peppers
- Blueberries or raisins (for the eyes)
- Grapes
- Bamboo skewers
- Toothpicks
- Paring knife
- Scissors
What You Do:
1.) If you need to stabilize the melon on the platter, cut a flat bottom to form a base.
2.) Using a toothpick or piece(s) of skewer, attach the pear to the melon. The two form the head and body of the turkey.
3.) Cut the red pepper to shape for the feet of the turkey. Tuck in place under the melon.
4.) Cut the rest of the red pepper (leave some for the waddle) and other colored peppers you're using into strips. Use toothpicks to pin the pepper strips to form a row of feathers behind the turkey's head.
5.) Make skewers out of grapes and cubed cheese or any of your favorite snack ingredients, such as melon balls, olives, grape tomatoes, blueberries, banana slices, or pineapple chunks. Insert the skewers into the melon behind the peppers.
6.) Add the details to the turkey's face. I used two blueberries for the eyes, a red pepper strip for the waddle, and a cheese triangle for the beak. Use toothpicks to pin these on.
7.) Serve and have one more thing to be grateful for when your family's eyes light up at the sight!
