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
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: 120 g cut into wedges
- Cheddar cheese: 120 g cubed
- Goat cheese: 100 g sliced or rolled into balls
- Prosciutto: 100 g folded
- Salami: 100 g sliced
- Coppa or soppressata: 100 g folded
- Seedless red grapes: 1 cup
- Green grapes: 1 cup
- Fresh cranberries: 1/2 cup for garnish
- Pomegranate seeds: 1/2 cup
- Cherry tomatoes: 1/2 cup
- Sliced cucumber rounds: 1/2 cup
- Marinated olives: 1/2 cup
- Cornichons or gherkins: 1/3 cup
- Mixed nuts: 1/2 cup almonds walnuts or pecans
- Assorted crackers: 1 cup
- 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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Save Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes, simply omit the cured meats and add extra cheeses, grilled vegetables, or falafel bites to maintain variety and flavor.
- → What cheeses work best for this board?
Soft cheeses like brie and goat cheese, along with sharp cheddar, create a balanced mix of textures and flavors that complement the cured meats and fruit.
- → How should the wreath be assembled for best presentation?
Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle as a base, then cluster cheeses and fold cured meats into rosettes. Scatter fruits, nuts, and olives evenly to fill gaps and add color.
- → What are good complementary drinks to serve?
Light and bubbly options like sparkling wine or Prosecco pair well, as do light reds that won't overpower the delicate flavors on the board.
- → How long can the board be prepared in advance?
Assemble the board shortly before serving or cover and refrigerate it to maintain freshness, ideally within a few hours.
- → Can I substitute crackers for gluten-free options?
Yes, gluten-free crackers work well and accommodate guests with dietary restrictions without compromising taste or texture.