Holiday Wreath Cheese Platter (Printable Version)

A festive cheese and fruit wreath with meats, herbs, and crackers for elegant gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled

→ Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)

05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto, folded
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

07 - 1 cup red grapes
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
10 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds

→ Accompaniments

11 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
12 - 0.5 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
13 - 0.5 cup mini pickles (cornichons)

→ Garnishes

14 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 - Fresh cranberries (optional)

→ Serving

17 - Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange a large round platter or board as your base.
02 - Lay fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs around the edge to create the wreath's foliage.
03 - Distribute the cheeses evenly in clusters around the wreath, alternating colors and textures.
04 - Place folded prosciutto and sliced salami in folds or rosettes between cheese clusters, if using.
05 - Tuck red and green grapes, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds among the cheeses and meats for color and sweetness.
06 - Fill remaining gaps with mixed olives, roasted nuts, and mini pickles.
07 - Scatter fresh cranberries over the wreath for a festive accent, if desired.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or beside the wreath.
09 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Visually stunning holiday wreath presentation
  • Variety of cheeses fruits and herbs for diverse flavors
02 -
  • For a vegetarian platter omit meats and add extra cheese nuts or roasted vegetables
  • Try adding honey fig jam or grainy mustard as sweet or spicy accompaniments
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance aroma and presentation
  • Balance flavors by mixing soft hard mild and strong cheeses
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