A festive board combining cheeses, cured meats, fruits, and nuts in a wreath shape for holiday gatherings.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on your work surface and arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge to form the wreath base.
02 - Distribute the brie, cheddar, and goat cheeses in evenly spaced clusters around the wreath.
03 - Fold prosciutto, salami, and coppa or soppressata into small bundles or rosettes and nestle them between cheese clusters.
04 - Scatter seedless red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds to fill gaps and add vibrant color.
05 - Place small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts throughout the wreath for texture and flavor balance.
06 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs into the wreath for festive accents and aroma.
07 - Arrange assorted crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the board ensuring easy access for serving.
08 - Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to present.
