Festive board with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a wreath for holiday entertaining.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on a flat surface.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular pattern along the board's outer edge to form the wreath base.
03 - Distribute cheese wedges and cubes evenly around the wreath in small clusters.
04 - Fold and shape cured meats into bundles or rosettes, placing them between cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds to fill spaces and enhance color.
06 - Position small piles of olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts evenly throughout the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs within the arrangement for festive accents.
08 - Fan or stack assorted crackers around the board's perimeter for easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
