Description
Create a stunning and festive Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board perfect for holiday gatherings. This visually appealing appetizer features an assortment of cheeses, meats, fresh fruits, olives, and vibrant greenery arranged artfully on a wooden board to resemble a holiday wreath. No cooking is required, making preparation quick and effortless while impressing your guests with a colorful, savory, and fresh spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces (225g) pepper jack cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces (225g) Colby cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella balls
Meats
- 8 ounces (225g) pepperoni, sliced
- 8 ounces (225g) salami, sliced
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, cured and pitted
- 1 cup green olives, cured and pitted
- 8 ounces (225g) green and/or purple seedless grapes (about 1 ½ cups)
Garnish
- Fresh greenery such as eucalyptus sprigs, rosemary, or curly kale
Instructions
- Prepare Your Board: Select a large, flat wooden cutting board to build your wreath on. A round board is ideal for the wreath shape, but a rectangle also works well.
- Plan Your Layout: Review all ingredients and mentally map out placement to ensure a balanced mix of colors and alternating ingredients for an attractive appearance.
- Place the Cheeses: Position the four different cheeses—cheddar, pepper jack, Colby, and fresh mozzarella balls—each in one corner or quadrant of the wreath to serve as base anchors for the arrangement.
- Add Fruits and Olives: Arrange the cherry tomatoes, black olives, green olives, and grapes in piles around the board, balancing color and spacing to maintain the wreath shape.
- Arrange the Meats: Place the pepperoni and salami last. Create rosettes by folding meat slices or simply fold each slice twice and tuck them upright between other ingredients. This adds height and texture while keeping meats visible and accessible.
- Adjust and Garnish: Gently shift ingredients to perfect the round wreath shape. Decorate the outer and inner edges of the circle with fresh greenery sprigs to mimic wreath foliage. Serve alongside crackers or chips for a complete festive appetizer.
Notes
- To create meat rosettes, fold a slice of pepperoni or salami in half lengthwise, then fold in half again widthwise, and stand them upright when placing.
- You can customize the fresh greenery based on availability and personal preference; rosemary and eucalyptus also provide aromatic benefits.
- Use a round wooden board for the most authentic wreath appearance.
- This recipe is no-cook and very quick to assemble, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining.
- Pair with your favorite variety of crackers or chips for added texture and flavor.
