Save A festive and visually stunning appetizer board arranged in a wreath shape, featuring a delightful assortment of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and accompaniments—perfect for effortless holiday entertaining.
I always enjoy assembling this charcuterie wreath because it brings color and joy to our holiday table, and guests love the variety.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 120 g brie cheese, cut into wedges, 120 g cheddar cheese, cubed, 100 g goat cheese, sliced or rolled into balls
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto, folded, 100 g salami, sliced, 100 g coppa or soppressata, folded
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 cup seedless red grapes, 1 cup green grapes, 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish), 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced cucumber rounds
- Accompaniments: 1/2 cup marinated olives, 1/3 cup cornichons or gherkins, 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), 1 cup assorted crackers, Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish and wreath effect), Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Place a large round board or platter on your work surface.
- Step 2:
- Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge of the board to create the base of your wreath.
- Step 3:
- Layer the cheeses in clusters around the wreath, spacing them evenly.
- Step 4:
- Fold and arrange cured meats in small bundles or rosettes and nestle them between the cheese clusters.
- Step 5:
- Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and pomegranate seeds around the wreath, filling in gaps and adding color.
- Step 6:
- Place small piles of olives, cornichons, and nuts throughout the wreath.
- Step 7:
- Tuck fresh cranberries and thyme sprigs in for festive color and aroma.
- Step 8:
- Arrange crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the board, ensuring easy access.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This recipe always brings our family together around the table, sparking conversations and warm memories every holiday season.
Required Tools
Large round serving board or platter, Small bowls (optional, for olives or nuts), Small cheese knives, Tongs or serving forks
Allergen Information
Contains: Milk (cheese), Tree nuts (nuts), Gluten (crackers), Sulfites (cured meats, olives). If serving to guests with allergies, check all labels and substitute as needed.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 260 per serving. Total Fat: 18 g. Carbohydrates: 14 g. Protein: 11 g.
Save This charcuterie wreath is a simple yet elegant centerpiece guaranteed to impress your guests every time.