Save to Pinterest 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.
This board has quickly become a favorite at our holiday gatherings, impressing guests with its beautiful presentation and 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 to Pinterest This charcuterie board always brings the family together around the table, sparking conversation and festive cheer.
Notes
Try adding dried figs, apricots, or dark chocolate for variety. Pair with sparkling wine, Prosecco, or a light red.
Required Tools
Large round serving board or platter, small bowls for olives or nuts (optional), small cheese knives, tongs or serving forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese), Tree nuts (nuts), Gluten (crackers), Sulfites (cured meats olives). Check labels carefully when serving guests with allergies.
Save to Pinterest With simple steps and fresh ingredients this charcuterie wreath will impress every guest at your holiday gathering.