A colorful wreath-shaped board featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts 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 the work surface.
02 - Layout fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular pattern along the board's outer edge to form the wreath base.
03 - Distribute cheese clusters evenly around the wreath base to create balanced sections.
04 - Fold cured meats into small bundles or rosettes and nestle them between cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds throughout, filling gaps and adding color.
06 - Position small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts across the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs in for festive color and aroma.
08 - Place assorted crackers in small stacks or fan formations around the board, ensuring easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
