Description

This festive charcuterie wreath combines savory meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh fruits, and aromatic greenery for a stunning holiday centerpiece. Perfect for Christmas dinner, lunch, or brunch, it requires no cooking and assembles in minutes for an elegant crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

Scale

14–18 inch round platter or board

fresh rosemary sprigs or kale leaves

small bowls for dips

8 ounces brie cheese

8 ounces aged cheddar

4 ounces goat cheese with cranberry

6 ounces prosciutto

6 ounces salami

1 cup red grapes

1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

1 apple thinly sliced

1/2 cup figs or dried figs

1 cup mixed nuts

crackers and baguette rounds

honey or fig jam

olives or cornichons

Instructions

1. Arrange rosemary sprigs or kale leaves in a circle on the platter to form the wreath base.

2. Place three small bowls of honey or fig jam evenly around the wreath for symmetry.

3. Cut brie and cheddar into wedges and goat cheese into spoonable portions, then position cheeses between the bowls.

4. Fold prosciutto and salami into rosettes or ribbons and tuck them along the greenery.

5. Scatter grapes, pomegranate seeds, apple slices, and figs for color accents throughout the wreath.

6. Fill gaps with mixed nuts, crackers, baguette rounds, olives, and cornichons.

7. Adjust spacing and colors for balance, then refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving

8. Serve at room temperature and replenish items as needed during the event.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: no-cook
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5–6 ounces
Calories: 250
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 300
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 30

Keywords: charcuterie, holiday appetizer, christmas wreath, party platter, festive appetizer, cheese board, no cook