Evergreen Wreath Board (Printable)

Festive wreath of cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and herbs around a creamy center dip, ideal for 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, cut into rounds

→ Cured Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)

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 - 6–8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - A few small olive branches, washed and edible

→ Center Dip

16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip (or hummus for vegetarian)
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
18 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

# How to make it:

01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round platter. Spoon the whipped feta dip or hummus into the bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper.
02 - Arrange rosemary sprigs and olive branches in a circular pattern around the bowl to create the base structure of the wreath.
03 - Evenly layer the Brie wedges, aged cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds around the foliage base, alternating types for visual appeal and texture contrast.
04 - Fold or roll the prosciutto and salami slices, then tuck them between cheese pieces, skipping this step for a vegetarian presentation.
05 - Nestle red and green grape halves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among the cheeses and meats to add freshness.
06 - Distribute pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries in and around the wreath for bursts of color and texture.
07 - Fine-tune the arrangement to maintain a visually balanced circular wreath, ensuring no gaps and harmonious spacing.
08 - Present immediately alongside crackers or bread, if desired.

# Recipe Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when it actually takes just 30 minutes—your secret is safe with me
  • Everyone finds something they love because it's an edible garden of flavors and textures working in harmony
  • The fresh rosemary and olive branches make your kitchen smell like a winter forest, transforming the whole mood of your gathering
  • It's naturally vegetarian-friendly without feeling like a compromise, and meat-eaters won't miss a thing
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than 2 hours before serving—cheese sweats and produce wilts if it sits too long, but you want everything fresh and crisp when guests arrive
  • Always let your cheese come to room temperature for 15 minutes before arranging; cold cheese loses its inviting creaminess and becomes hard to eat elegantly
  • The secret that changed everything for me: arrange the denser ingredients first, then use lighter fruits and nuts to fill gaps—it's far easier than starting with fruits and trying to wedge cheese around them
03 -
  • Buy whole olives from the deli counter instead of jarred when possible—they taste fresher and you control exactly how much brine they carry
  • The secret to cheese that stays creamy and inviting all evening: remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before arranging, never before—this is the difference between cheese that melts on your tongue and cheese that sits heavy on your palate
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