A festive holiday wreath with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and garnishes arranged on a board for effortless entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 4.2 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
02 - 4.2 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced or rolled into balls
→ Cured Meats
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz sliced salami
06 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata, folded
→ Fruits & Vegetables
07 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 0.5 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
10 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
11 - 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 0.5 cup sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - 0.5 cup marinated olives
14 - 0.33 cup cornichons or gherkins
15 - 0.5 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
16 - 1 cup assorted crackers
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish and wreath effect)
18 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on your work surface.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge of the board to establish the wreath base.
03 - Position the assorted cheeses in small clusters evenly spaced around the wreath.
04 - Fold cured meats into small bundles or rosettes and nestle them between cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds throughout to fill gaps and add vibrant color.
06 - Place small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts evenly around the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs into the wreath for added seasonal color and aroma.
08 - Position crackers in small stacks or fans around the board for easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
