Description
Create a stunning Thanksgiving Cornucopia Centerpiece that’s both edible and elegant. This easy DIY horn of plenty is filled with seasonal fruits, cookies, cheeses, and festive snacks—perfect as a decorative table feature or interactive dessert. Learn how to make this edible showstopper using puff pastry and a few simple tools. Great for fall tablescapes, holiday centerpieces, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry or crescent roll dough
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup red grapes
1 cup green grapes
2 small apples
2 small pears
1 cup assorted cookies
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans
4 ounces cheese cubes or 2 mini cheese wheels
Optional: mini pumpkins, wheat stalks, edible flowers
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Create a mold by covering an oven-safe bowl with foil, forming a cone to shape the horn.
3. Roll out the puff pastry and slice into strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
4. Wrap the strips around the foil mold, starting at the tip and overlapping each piece slightly.
5. Mix the egg and water to make an egg wash, then brush it all over the dough.
6. Place the mold on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the horn is golden brown and firm.
8. Allow to cool completely, then gently remove the foil mold.
9. Place the horn on your serving platter and fill with grapes, apples, pears, cookies, nuts, and cheeses.
10. Decorate with optional items like mini pumpkins, wheat stalks, or edible flowers.
Notes
For best results, bake the pastry horn a day in advance and store it in an airtight container.
You can tailor the contents based on sweet or savory preferences—consider adding chocolates or dried meats.
Use a sturdy foil mold to avoid collapsing during baking. Reinforce with a bowl inside the cone if needed.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Holiday Centerpiece
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of horn with filling
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg