Festive holiday board with cheese, cured meats, fruits, and garnishes arranged in a wreath shape.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
10 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
12 - 1/2 cup sliced cucumber rounds
→ Accompaniments
13 - 1/2 cup marinated olives
14 - 1/3 cup cornichons or gherkins
15 - 1/2 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)
# How to make it:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on the work surface.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle along the outer edge of the board to create the wreath base.
03 - Distribute cheese clusters evenly around the wreath.
04 - Fold cured meats into small bundles or rosettes and position them between cheese groups.
05 - Scatter grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and pomegranate seeds evenly to fill spaces and add color.
06 - Add small piles of marinated olives, cornichons, and mixed nuts throughout the wreath.
07 - Tuck fresh cranberries and optional thyme sprigs between ingredients for festive color and aroma.
08 - Arrange crackers in small stacks or fan shapes around the board for easy access.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
