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
This board has become my go-to holiday appetizer because it impresses guests while being simple to assemble
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 board always brings my family together around the table during the holidays creating warm memories
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 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 11 g per serving estimated
Save This charcuterie wreath is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday spread enjoy creating and sharing it!
Common Questions
- → How can I make a vegetarian version?
Simply omit all cured meats and add extra cheese varieties, grilled vegetables, or falafel bites to maintain texture and flavor balance.
- → What cheeses work best for this board?
Brie, cheddar, and goat cheese provide a nice variety of textures and flavors that complement the cured meats and fruits.
- → Can I prepare this board ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the wreath and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve but avoid adding crackers until serving to keep them crisp.
- → What are good beverage pairings?
Try sparkling wine, Prosecco, or a light red wine to complement the assortment of flavors on the board.
- → Are there gluten-free options for crackers?
Yes, gluten-free crackers can be used without affecting the overall presentation or taste of the board.