A visually festive board featuring cheese, cured meats, fruits, and nuts arranged in a wreath shape.
# Components:
→ 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 salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata, folded
→ Fruits & Vegetables
07 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - ½ cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
10 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
11 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes
12 - ½ cup sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - ½ cup marinated olives
14 - ⅓ cup cornichons or gherkins
15 - ½ 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)
# Method Steps:
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 form the wreath foundation.
03 - Distribute clusters of brie, cheddar, and goat cheese evenly around the wreath.
04 - Fold prosciutto, salami, and coppa into rosettes or small bundles and nestle them between the cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds to fill gaps and add visual interest.
06 - Distribute small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts throughout the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and thyme sprigs into the wreath to enhance color and aroma.
08 - Place assorted crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the board for easy serving.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
