Colorful holiday wreath with cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and herbs for a festive spread.
# Components:
→ 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 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 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
10 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Accompaniments
11 - 1/2 cup mixed olives
12 - 1/2 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
13 - 1/2 cup mini pickles (cornichons)
→ Garnishes
14 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 - Fresh cranberries (optional, for color)
→ Serving
17 - Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette
# Directions:
01 - Place a large round serving platter or board as your foundation.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs along the edge to mimic wreath foliage.
03 - Position cheese varieties in clusters around the wreath, alternating colors and textures evenly.
04 - Intermingle folded prosciutto and sliced salami between cheese clusters if including meats.
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 contrast.
07 - Optionally scatter fresh cranberries atop for a vibrant, festive accent.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or alongside the wreath arrangement.
09 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until needed.
