Description
Celebrate the season with this stunning Thanksgiving Cornucopia Centerpiece—a deliciously edible horn of plenty that doubles as festive decor. Made from golden baked bread dough and filled with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, crackers, and pastries, this quick and creative food idea is perfect for easy holiday entertaining. Whether you’re searching for Thanksgiving dinner ideas, an impressive party snack table, or a charming autumn DIY project, this centerpiece covers it all. Beautiful and practical, it’s an easy recipe that brings visual warmth and tasty surprises to your holiday table.
Ingredients
2 cans refrigerated French bread dough
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Aluminum foil (for shaping)
Cooking spray or butter (to grease foil)
1 bunch red grapes
1 bunch green grapes
3 mini apples
2 mini pumpkins (optional)
0.5 cup dried apricots
0.5 cup dried cranberries
0.5 cup figs or dates
0.5 cup mixed nuts
1 cup assorted crackers
4 mini cinnamon rolls or pastries
1 cup cheese cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Create a cone shape using aluminum foil about 18 inches long. Curve the end to resemble a cornucopia and ensure it’s sturdy. Grease the surface well.
2. Unroll bread dough and cut into 1-inch strips. Wrap strips around the cone form, overlapping slightly to ensure coverage and structure.
3. Whisk egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush the dough-covered mold for a golden finish.
4. Place the wrapped mold on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Let the cornucopia cool for 15–20 minutes, then gently remove the foil mold from inside.
6. Begin assembling by placing larger items like pumpkins and apples at the back of the cornucopia.
7. Layer in grapes, dried fruits, and crackers, letting them spill out naturally for visual appeal.
8. Add nuts, mini cinnamon rolls, and cheese cubes to fill in the gaps and complete the display.
9. Place your finished cornucopia on a tray or directly on the table for a stunning centerpiece.
10. Encourage guests to pick and snack as part of the meal or appetizer station.
Notes
Make sure the foil mold is well greased to avoid sticking when removing.
Let the bread shell cool completely before adding fruits or snacks.
Use a mix of textures and colors to enhance the presentation visually and nutritionally.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Holiday Display
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/10 of display)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg