Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board – A Festive Idea for the Holidays
- Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Christmas, Fingerfood, Holidays & Seasonal
Transform your holiday table with this stunning Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board! A festive and customizable appetizer featuring cheese, cured meats, and fresh greens arranged like a holiday wreath. Perfect for Christmas parties or as a showstopping starter for your holiday dinner!
Ingredients:
For the Base:
- Arugula or mixed salad greens
For the decorations (example version):
- cured meats (e.g., Fuerte, Serrano, Jamón Ibérico, Prosciutto, Coppa, Chorizo, or Bresaola)
- hard cheeses (e.g., Gruyere, aged Gouda, Manchego, Pecorino Romano, or Comté)
- soft cheeses (e.g., Brie, Camembert, Burrata, Gorgonzola, or Taleggio)
- green and black olives (e.g., Kalamata, Castelvetrano, stuffed green olives with garlic or almonds)
- stuffed peppers (e.g., cherry peppers with cream cheese or mini bell peppers with ricotta)
- additional garnishes (e.g., fresh grapes, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, almonds, rosemary sprigs, or edible flowers)
Tip: Feel free to swap out any ingredients to suit your preferences. This wreath is fully customizable!
Directions:
1. Prepare the Base: Start with a large round serving platter or wooden board. Arrange a generous layer of arugula or mixed greens in a circular shape to form the base of the wreath.
2. Decorate the wreath with your chosen ingredients: Fold ham or salami slices into small rosettes for an elegant touch. Place cheese cubes, olives, and stuffed peppers evenly around the wreath. Add pops of color with cherry tomatoes or seedless grapes.
Tip: Feel free to swap out any ingredients to suit your preferences. This wreath is fully customizable!
3. Serve and Enjoy: Present your edible Christmas wreath as an appetizer or centerpiece. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board – A Festive Idea for the Holidays
Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast & Brunch, Fingerfood, Charcuterie BoardCuisine: European, InternationalDifficulty: Easy15
minutesTransform your holiday table with this stunning Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board! A festive and customizable appetizer featuring cheese, cured meats, and fresh greens arranged like a holiday wreath. Perfect for Christmas parties or as a showstopping starter for your holiday dinner!
Ingredients
- For the Base:
Arugula or mixed salad greens
- For the decorations (example version):
cured meats (e.g., Fuerte, Serrano, Jamón Ibérico, Prosciutto, Coppa, Chorizo, or Bresaola)
hard cheeses (e.g., Gruyere, aged Gouda, Manchego, Pecorino Romano, or Comté)
soft cheeses (e.g., Brie, Camembert, Burrata, Gorgonzola, or Taleggio)
green and black olives (e.g., Kalamata, Castelvetrano, stuffed green olives with garlic or almonds)
stuffed peppers (e.g., cherry peppers with cream cheese or mini bell peppers with ricotta)
additional garnishes (e.g., fresh grapes, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, almonds, rosemary sprigs, or edible flowers)
- Tip: Feel free to swap out any ingredients to suit your preferences. This wreath is fully customizable!
Directions
Prepare the Base: Start with a large round serving platter or wooden board. Arrange a generous layer of arugula or mixed greens in a circular shape to form the base of the wreath.
Decorate the wreath with your chosen ingredients: Fold ham or salami slices into small rosettes for an elegant touch. Place cheese cubes, olives, and stuffed peppers evenly around the wreath. Add pops of color with cherry tomatoes or seedless grapes.
Tip: Feel free to swap out any ingredients to suit your preferences. This wreath is fully customizable!
Serve and Enjoy: Present your edible Christmas wreath as an appetizer or centerpiece. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
