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 platter has become my go-to for holiday parties impressing guests with its festive look and delicious flavors.
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.
- Create wreath foliage:
- 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.
- Garnish:
- Scatter fresh cranberries for a festive touch if desired.
- Add crackers:
- Arrange crackers and/or baguette slices around or beside the wreath.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Save My family loves gathering around this platter sharing stories and favorite bites during the holidays.
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
Save This wreath cheese platter makes entertaining easy impressive and delicious every time.
Recipe FAQs
- → What cheeses are ideal for this platter?
A combination of Brie, aged cheddar, goat cheese, and blue cheese offers varied textures and flavors that balance each other well.
- → Can this platter be made vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the cured meats and increase the quantities of cheese, nuts, or include roasted vegetables.
- → How do I create the wreath shape?
Arrange fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs around the platter edge, then cluster cheeses, meats, fruits, and garnishes within to form a circular wreath pattern.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this board?
Assorted crackers, sliced baguette, honey, fig jam, or grainy mustard complement the array of flavors beautifully.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to note?
This platter contains milk from cheeses and tree nuts; check cured meats and crackers for gluten or other allergens if needed.
- → What beverages suit this cheese arrangement?
Sparkling wine or a crisp white wine pairs especially well with the diversity of cheeses and accompaniments.