Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large round serving board or platter
- 8 oz Brie or Camembert cheese
- 8 oz aged cheddar, cubed
- 6 oz gouda, sliced
- 8 oz assorted cured meats (prosciutto, salami, etc.)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled
- 1/2 cup mixed olives
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (5-6)
- Fresh thyme sprigs (3-4)
- 1/4 cup honey, for serving
- 1/4 cup fig jam, for serving
- Assorted crackers and breadsticks
Instructions
- Start by placing a small bowl in the center of your round board. This creates the “hole” in your wreath.
- Arrange the larger cheese pieces (like Brie or Camembert) around the board at equal distances. These will serve as anchors for your design.
- Fill in spaces between cheeses with rolled or folded cured meats. Create height and texture by folding prosciutto into waves and rolling salami slices.
- Add clusters of red fruits (raspberries and cranberries) around the board to create pops of Christmas red.
- Place green grapes and pistachios strategically to add the complementary Christmas green color.
- Tuck rosemary and thyme sprigs around the outer edge of the board to mimic wreath greenery. The herbs also add a wonderful aroma.
- Fill remaining spaces with olives, additional cheese cubes, and any extra meats until the board looks full and abundant.
- Place small bowls of honey and fig jam near the board for dipping and spreading.
- Arrange crackers and breadsticks either on the board (if space allows) or in separate containers nearby.
- For a finishing touch, you can add a small red ribbon bow at the “top” of your wreath for extra festive flair.
- The board can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead and kept refrigerated. Just remember to take it out about 30 minutes before serving so the cheeses can come to room temperature for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
