An elegant holiday wreath showcasing cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and herbs for festive gatherings.
# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz Aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz Goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz Blue cheese, crumbled
→ Meats (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz Prosciutto, folded
06 - 3.5 oz Salami, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1/2 cup mixed olives
12 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
13 - 1/2 cup mini pickles (cornichons)
→ Garnishes
14 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 - Fresh cranberries (optional for color)
→ Serving
17 - Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette
# Method:
01 - Arrange a large round serving platter or board as the foundation.
02 - Place fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs evenly around the platter edge to form the wreath's foliage.
03 - Distribute the different cheeses evenly in clusters around the wreath, alternating textures and colors for visual appeal.
04 - Fold and place prosciutto and arrange salami rosettes between cheese clusters if including meats.
05 - Nestle red and green grapes, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds among the cheeses and meats for contrasting color and sweetness.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed olives, roasted nuts, and mini pickles to add texture and variety.
07 - Scatter fresh cranberries over the platter for a festive accent, if desired.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or adjacent to the wreath.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
