Festive cheese and cured meats arranged as a wreath with fresh fruits, nuts, and herbs for a vibrant appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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, omit for vegetarian)
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 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
10 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Accompaniments
11 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
12 - 0.5 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
13 - 0.5 cup mini pickles (cornichons)
→ Garnishes
14 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 - Fresh cranberries, optional
→ Serving
17 - Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette
# How to make it:
01 - Arrange a large round serving platter or board as your base.
02 - Lay fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs evenly around the edge to resemble wreath foliage.
03 - Place clusters of varied cheeses around the wreath, spacing out differing colors and textures for contrast.
04 - If using meats, fold prosciutto and slice salami, placing them in rosettes between cheese clusters.
05 - Nestle grapes, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds among cheeses and meats to add color and sweetness.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed olives, roasted nuts, and mini pickles for texture and flavor variety.
07 - Scatter fresh cranberries lightly to enhance festivity, if desired.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or baguette slices around or alongside the wreath for serving.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
