Festive board with cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts arranged in a wreath for holiday spreads.
# Components:
→ 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 (for 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, or pecans)
16 - 1 cup assorted crackers
17 - Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish and wreath effect
18 - Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
# Method:
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 base of the wreath.
03 - Distribute cheese clusters evenly around the wreath, spacing them apart.
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 around the wreath to fill gaps and enhance color.
06 - Place small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts throughout the arrangement.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs within the wreath for color and aroma.
08 - Fan or stack assorted crackers around the board to ensure easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
