Festive wreath with cheeses, meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and fragrant herbs, perfect for holiday entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
→ Cured Meats (optional)
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
08 - ½ cup pomegranate arils
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - ½ cup mini cucumbers, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup mixed olives (green and black)
13 - ¼ cup dried cranberries
→ Foliage
14 - 6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - Few small edible olive branches, washed
→ Center Dip
16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip or hummus for vegetarian option
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
18 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round serving board or platter. Fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle olive oil over the top and sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
02 - Create a circular base around the bowl by arranging fresh rosemary sprigs and olive branches to form the wreath outline.
03 - Evenly space slices, wedges, and cubes of Brie, aged cheddar, and goat cheese around the foliage base, alternating varieties for visual appeal and texture contrast.
04 - Fold or roll the prosciutto and salami slices, tucking them in between the cheese pieces. Omit this step for a fully vegetarian option.
05 - Nestle halved grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices between the cured meats and cheeses to add fresh color and flavor layers.
06 - Scatter pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries evenly to introduce bursts of taste and visual interest.
07 - Balance the overall wreath shape by repositioning ingredients as necessary, ensuring even distribution and maintaining the circular form.
08 - Present immediately alongside crackers or fresh bread if desired for accompaniment.
