Festive charcuterie wreath featuring cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers 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 - ½ cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
10 - ½ cup pomegranate seeds
11 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes
12 - ½ cup sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - ½ cup marinated olives
14 - ⅓ cup cornichons or gherkins
15 - ½ 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)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on your work surface.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge of the board to form the wreath base.
03 - Position the cheese clusters evenly around the wreath perimeter.
04 - Fold cured meats into small bundles or rosettes and nestle them between the cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and pomegranate seeds throughout the wreath, filling gaps and enhancing color.
06 - Place small piles of olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts evenly across the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and thyme sprigs into the wreath for festive color and aroma.
08 - Place assorted crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the board to ensure easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
