Save to Pinterest 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.
This charcuterie wreath quickly became my go-to holiday starter as it impresses guests while requiring minimal prep time.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 120 g brie cheese cut into wedges 120 g cheddar cheese cubed 100 g goat cheese sliced or rolled into balls
- Cured Meats: 100 g prosciutto folded 100 g salami sliced 100 g coppa or soppressata folded
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 cup seedless red grapes 1 cup green grapes 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish) 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup sliced cucumber rounds
- Accompaniments: 1/2 cup marinated olives 1/3 cup cornichons or gherkins 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds walnuts or pecans) 1 cup assorted crackers 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.
Save to Pinterest My family loves gathering around this board each holiday it brings everyone together to snack and chat.
Required Tools
Large round serving board or platter Small bowls optional for olives or nuts Small cheese knives Tongs or serving forks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Tree nuts (nuts) Gluten (crackers) Sulfites (cured meats olives) Check all labels and substitute as needed for allergies.
Nutritional Information
Per serving estimated Calories 260 Total Fat 18 g Carbohydrates 14 g Protein 11 g
Save to Pinterest This charcuterie wreath is a festive and easy way to impress your guests at any holiday gathering.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I create the wreath shape on the board?
Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the edge to form the wreath base, then layer cheeses, meats, fruits, and nuts inside evenly.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit cured meats and add extra cheeses, grilled vegetables, or falafel bites to maintain variety and flavor.
- → What accompaniments pair well with this board?
Assorted crackers, marinated olives, cornichons, mixed nuts, and fresh herbs enhance the flavor profile and texture.
- → How long can the board be prepared ahead?
Arrange the elements shortly before serving to maintain freshness, but components like cheeses and meats can be prepped a few hours ahead and refrigerated.
- → Are there gluten-free options?
Yes, substitute the crackers with gluten-free varieties to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.