Holiday Wreath Cheese Platter (Printable)

A colorful cheese and fruit wreath with meats, nuts, and herbs arranged for holiday entertaining.

# 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)

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:

01 - Arrange a large round serving platter or board as the base.
02 - Place fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs around the edge to create the wreath’s greenery.
03 - Position clusters of various cheeses evenly around the wreath, balancing colors and textures.
04 - Fold or arrange prosciutto and salami rosettes between cheese clusters, if using.
05 - Nestle grapes, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds among the cheese and meats to add color and sweetness.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with olives, roasted nuts, and mini pickles for variety.
07 - Scatter fresh cranberries over the platter if desired for a seasonal touch.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or beside the wreath for easy serving.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Visually impressive holiday centerpiece
  • Offers a variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • Omit meats to make this dish vegetarian friendly
  • Contains allergens such as milk and tree nuts
03 -
  • Balance colors and textures for visual appeal
  • Include a variety of accompaniments to enhance flavor profiles
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