Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
This Charcuterie Board is the perfect centerpiece of a holiday party, or just a tasty addition to a gathering of friends and family. Decorated to look like a Christmas Wreath, it displays delicious cheeses, cured meats, fruits, veggies and snacks.
Ingredients
- Salami
- Broccoli
- Fresh Rosemary
- Peppered Jelly
- Mini Pretzels
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Pita Crackers
- Colby Cheddar Cubes
- Pepper Jack Cheddar Cubes
- Stuffed Olives
- Sausage Bites
- Grapes
- Herb Cheese Ball
Instructions
- Prepare your charcuterie board by washing and drying it. I find that the round charcuterie boards are easier to make a wreath with.
- Make a meat rose out of salami and place towards the top of the charcuterie board.
- Set the broccoli, rosemary and cherry tomatoes aside. Work your way around the charcuterie board with a combination of meats, cheeses, fruits, veggies, snacks, and cheese ball making it the shape of a wreath and leaving enough space in the middle.
- Use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut the shape out of the peppered jelly and place on the charcuterie board.
- Make a ring in the middle by laying a circle of broccoli followed by rosemary and then place cherry tomatoes throughout the inner ring on top of the broccoli.
- Add serving utensils such as cheese knives for the jelly and cheese ball, tongs for the board and appetizer plates.
Notes
Charcuterie Board Tips
- The best way to start a charcuterie board is with an assortment of meats and cheeses.
- Choose three different cheeses; one soft, one semi-soft and one hard (such as Cheddar, Brie and Parmesan). Arrange them on a wooden cutting board alongside some jam, honey or preserves (such as apricot jam or honey), mustard, cornichons (tiny French pickles), crackers or small toasts (such as baguette slices).
- Fill a pretty bowl with olives (any variety is fine), add wedges of fresh lemon or orange and serve
- Dot the board with your favorite sauces — mustards work well — to add some pop to your presentation. If desired, add some freshly-baked bread rounds or crackers to serve with the board.
- Use cured meats like salami, prosciutto and others to infuse flavor.
- Add grapes for acidity/sweetness and texture various cheeses.
- Consider nuts for extra fat and more flavor such as almonds or cashews but stay away if there are allergies.
