Save A festive, visually stunning cheese platter arranged in the shape of a holiday wreath, featuring a variety of cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and herbs—perfect for entertaining.
This cheese platter quickly became my go-to appetizer for holiday gatherings as it impresses guests while being easy to assemble.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g Brie cut into wedges 150 g Aged Cheddar cubed 100 g Goat cheese rolled into small balls 100 g Blue cheese crumbled
- Meats (optional omit for vegetarian): 100 g Prosciutto folded 100 g Salami sliced
- Fresh Fruits: 1 cup red grapes 1 cup green grapes 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Accompaniments: 1/2 cup mixed olives 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds walnuts or pecans) 1/2 cup mini pickles (cornichons)
- Garnishes: 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh thyme Fresh cranberries (for color optional)
- Serving: Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Arrange Base:
- Arrange a large round platter or board as your base.
- Form Wreath:
- Lay fresh rosemary and thyme around the edge to form the wreaths foliage.
- Distribute Cheeses:
- Evenly distribute the cheeses in clusters around the wreath spacing out colors and textures.
- Add Meats:
- Add cured meats in folds or rosettes between cheese clusters (if using).
- Add Fruits:
- Tuck grapes apricots and pomegranate seeds among the cheese and meats for color and sweetness.
- Fill Gaps:
- Fill gaps with olives nuts and mini pickles.
- Scatter Cranberries:
- Scatter fresh cranberries for a festive touch if desired.
- Arrange Crackers:
- Arrange crackers and/or baguette slices around or beside the wreath.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save This platter always sparks joy around our family table especially with kids who love the colorful fruits and cheese balls.
Required Tools
Large round serving platter or board Small bowls (for olives nuts or spreads) Cheese knives Small tongs (optional)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Tree nuts (if using) Wheat (if serving with regular crackers/bread) Some cured meats may contain gluten or other allergens check labels For nut allergies omit nuts or substitute with seeds
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 21 g Carbohydrates 15 g Protein 13 g (per serving estimated)
Save This cheese wreath platter delivers festive flair with minimal effort making it perfect for any holiday celebration.