A festive board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts arranged in a wreath for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
10 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 1/2 cup sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - 1/2 cup marinated olives
14 - 1/3 cup cornichons or gherkins
15 - 1/2 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)
# How to Make It:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on your workspace.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular pattern along the board's outer edge to create the wreath base.
03 - Distribute clusters of brie, cheddar, and goat cheese evenly around the wreath.
04 - Fold prosciutto, salami, and coppa into small bundles or rosettes and place between cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and pomegranate seeds throughout to fill gaps and enhance color.
06 - Place small groups of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts around the board.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs into the arrangement for festive aroma and vibrancy.
08 - Position crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the wreath for easy serving.
09 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
