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Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece Recipe

Wow your guests with this adorable and delicious Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece! This edible centerpiece is surprisingly easy to assemble and perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or any festive occasion. A healthy and fun alternative to traditional dishes, this recipe uses fresh fruit and cheese to create a charming turkey that's almost too cute to eat (almost!).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 357.3 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece

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How to Make Fruit Gobbler Turkey Centerpiece

  1. Cut a 1/2-inch thick slice off the bottom of a whole honeydew melon to create a stable base. Place the melon on a serving platter.
  2. Use a small section of a bamboo skewer to attach a whole Bosc pear upside-down to the top front of the melon, creating the turkey's head.
  3. Cut a small triangle from a slice of cheddar cheese to form the beak. Cut a small, teardrop shape from a red bell pepper for the snood (the wattle under the beak).
  4. Attach the cheese beak and red pepper snood to the pear head using small pieces of toothpicks. Add two raisin eyes.
  5. Cut two small, claw-like shapes from the red bell pepper for the feet. Insert them into the bottom front of the melon.
  6. For the tail feathers, thread 10 small cubes of cheddar cheese and 10 red grapes alternately onto three separate short bamboo skewers. Insert the skewers into the back of the melon to create the tail.
  7. Cut several small, thin strips from the remaining red pepper for side feathers. Pin them to the sides of the melon using toothpicks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

80g

Carbs

4g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Appetizers Desserts Fruit Easy No Cook Finger Food Holiday Event Kid Friendly Vegetarian Dietary Christmas Thanksgiving High Calcium Low Carb High In Something Low In Something Berries Grapes Melons Pears Presentation Technique