Festive wreath board with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and accompaniments arranged beautifully for holiday gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 - 0.5 cup Fresh cranberries (garnish)
10 - 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
11 - 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
12 - 0.5 cup Sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - 0.5 cup Marinated olives
14 - 0.33 cup Cornichons or gherkins
15 - 0.5 cup Mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
16 - 1 cup Assorted crackers
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (garnish and wreath effect)
18 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - Place a large round board or platter on your work surface.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge to form the wreath foundation.
03 - Distribute cheeses in clusters evenly spaced around the wreath.
04 - Fold and nestle cured meats in small bundles between the cheese clusters.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber rounds, and pomegranate seeds, filling gaps and enhancing color.
06 - Position small piles of olives, cornichons, and nuts throughout the arrangement.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs for festive color and aroma.
08 - Fan or stack crackers around the board for easy guest access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
