Save A festive, easy-to-assemble wreath-shaped grazing board, perfect for holiday entertaining. Features a colorful assortment of cheeses, charcuterie, crackers, and fresh produce, arranged in a beautiful circular display.
This grazing board always brightens up my holiday gatherings and receives compliments from guests every year.
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 100 g brie cut into wedges, 100 g sharp cheddar cubed, 100 g goat cheese sliced into rounds
- Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian): 100 g prosciutto folded, 100 g salami sliced
- Crackers & Breads: 100 g assorted crackers, 1 small baguette sliced
- Fresh Produce: 100 g red grapes in small bunches, 100 g cherry tomatoes, 1 small cucumber sliced, 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips, 80 g mixed olives (green and black), 60 g baby carrots
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs (for wreath effect), 40 g dried cranberries, 30 g mixed nuts (almonds walnuts)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large round serving board or platter arrange the rosemary sprigs in a circular shape to form the wreath base.
- Step 2:
- Evenly distribute cheeses around the wreath spacing them for visual appeal.
- Step 3:
- Add charcuterie folding or rolling slices for texture and place evenly among the cheeses (skip or substitute with extra vegetables for vegetarian).
- Step 4:
- Fill spaces with crackers baguette slices and arrange clusters of grapes cherry tomatoes cucumber and bell pepper strips.
- Step 5:
- Place olives and baby carrots in small piles or ramekins around the wreath.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle dried cranberries and mixed nuts for color and texture.
- Step 7:
- Adjust arrangement to ensure a balanced inviting look. Serve immediately.
Save I cherish the moments when family gathers around the board sharing stories and laughter while picking their favorites.
Required Tools
Large round serving board or platter Small bowls or ramekins (for olives nuts) Cheese knife Small tongs or toothpicks
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Gluten (crackers baguette) Tree nuts (mixed nuts) May contain Sulfites (olives some dried fruit) Pork (charcuterie) Always check ingredient labels for specific allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 260 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 10 g
Save This grazing board wreath is a delightful centerpiece perfect for celebrating with loved ones.
Recipe Guide
- → What cheeses work best on the grazing board wreath?
Soft and firm cheeses like brie, sharp cheddar, and goat cheese add variety in texture and flavor, making the board visually appealing and tasty.
- → Can the charcuterie be omitted for dietary preferences?
Yes, charcuterie may be skipped or replaced with extra fresh vegetables or marinated artichokes to accommodate vegetarian needs.
- → How do I create the wreath shape on the serving board?
Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular pattern on a large round board to form the wreath base before layering ingredients on top.
- → Are there suggestions for gluten-free versions?
Use gluten-free crackers or substitute the baguette with gluten-free bread to maintain texture without gluten.
- → What garnishes add festive touches to the board?
Dried cranberries, mixed nuts, pomegranate seeds, and edible flowers bring vibrant color and additional texture to the arrangement.
- → What tools help with assembling the grazing board?
Using a large round serving board, small bowls for olives and nuts, a cheese knife, and small tongs or toothpicks aids in neat presentation and serving.