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 always impresses guests and makes holiday entertaining stress-free and fun.
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.
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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 (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.
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Recipe Questions
- → What types of cheeses work best for this board?
Soft cheeses like brie, creamy goat cheese, and firm cheddar provide a balanced variety of textures and flavors that complement the meats and fruits.
- → Can I make a vegetarian version of this board?
Yes, simply omit cured meats and add extra cheese, grilled vegetables, or falafel bites for added variety and texture.
- → How should the wreath be arranged for the best presentation?
Start with a ring of fresh rosemary sprigs as a base, then layer cheeses in clusters, tuck folds of cured meats between them, and scatter fruits, nuts, and crackers evenly around.
- → What pairings complement this festive charcuterie board?
Light sparkling wines, Prosecco, or a light red wine nicely enhance the flavors without overpowering the assortment.
- → Are there any allergen considerations to keep in mind?
This board contains dairy, tree nuts, gluten, and sulfites. Always check ingredient labels to accommodate guests with allergies.
- → How far in advance can I prepare this board?
It's best served fresh but you can assemble parts and refrigerate for up to a few hours before serving to maintain freshness.