Elevate Your Holiday Table With This Simple Hack That's Taking Over Social Media
If you're looking to wow guests this Thanksgiving, one trend is leaving its mark on social media: a baked cornucopia centerpiece. The showstopping hack, popularized by influencers Janelle and Kate, is turning ordinary dinner tables into stunning, edible displays.
Touted on Janelle's Instagram page, @thedailynelly, as the ultimate "Thanksgiving showstopper," this hack combines classic holiday themes with contemporary baking techniques. Photos and videos feature a golden-brown, bread-based cornucopia overflowing with autumn fruits and savory treats—a visual feast that has earned high praise in the comments.
How to Make This Easy Showpiece for Your Holiday Table or Friendsgiving Spread
This edible centerpiece is crafted by shaping store-bought crescent roll dough around a foil-wrapped cone, then baking it to golden perfection. When cooled, the bread shell is sturdy enough to fill with everything from fresh fruit to vibrant vegetables, cheese, or your favorite holiday appetizers (chicken wings, perhaps), creating a photo-worthy horn of plenty that's both decorative and delicious.
The magic of this hack lies in its simplicity and showstopping appeal. You start by forming a cone out of rolled aluminum foil and covering it with nonstick spray. Strips of crescent roll dough are wrapped all the way around the foil cone, overlapping slightly to create that classic cornucopia swirl. After a quick brush with egg wash for shine, the whole thing bakes until beautifully golden and crisp. Once the shell is cooled and the foil is removed, you're left with an edible vessel ready to be filled to the brim with your favorite festive foods—think grapes, berries, carrot sticks, crackers and cubes of cheese. Whether you use it for snacks, sides or even just as an eye-catching centerpiece, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Followers immediately responded with enthusiasm: "So beautiful—Definitely will try," wrote one Instagram follower, echoing the excitement to recreate the hack at home. "Just beautiful! Going in my thanksgiving [centerpiece] file..." adds another. One Facebook commenter suggested adding red food coloring to the egg wash to make a Santa hat for Christmas dinner.
With over 100,000 likes on Instagram and Facebook, the cornucopia hack is a must-try for anyone wanting to elevate their holiday table. For those craving a creative and easy centerpiece, Janelle and Kate, with a bit of help from mom, deliver a flawless blend of classic presentation and hands-on fun. As one commenter puts it perfectly: "Ooooh my gooorsssh I loved it so much." This is one Thanksgiving trend you'll enjoy making, and maybe snacking on throughout the day.
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