Save 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 has quickly become my go-to holiday appetizer since it impresses guests and requires minimal effort.
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 This board always sparks joy at family holiday gatherings making every celebration feel extra special.
Notes
Pair with sparkling wine Prosecco or a light red wine for best flavor combination.
Required Tools
Large round serving board or platter small bowls 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). If serving to guests with allergies check all labels and substitute as needed.
Save This charcuterie wreath board is a crowd-pleaser that elevates your holiday entertaining with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → How can I make this board vegetarian-friendly?
Simply omit cured meats and add extra cheeses, grilled vegetables, or falafel bites to maintain variety and flavor.
- → What types of cheeses work best for this board?
Soft and semi-hard cheeses like brie, cheddar, and goat cheese offer complementary textures and flavors that balance the cured meats and fruits.
- → Can this board be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the components and cover the board, then refrigerate until serving to keep ingredients fresh.
- → What accompaniments enhance the festive presentation?
Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs add aroma and create the wreath effect, while nuts, olives, and crackers provide texture and variety.
- → Are there pairing suggestions for beverages?
Light red wines, sparkling wine, or Prosecco complement the flavors without overpowering the spread.