Save to Pinterest 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 has become my go-to party appetizer because it is visually stunning and pleases a crowd effortlessly.
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 to Pinterest My family loves gathering around this grazing board; it sparks conversations and makes every celebration feel special.
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 per serving
Save to Pinterest This grazing board is sure to impress your guests and make holiday entertaining effortless.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I create the wreath shape for the board?
Use fresh rosemary sprigs arranged in a circle on a large round serving board to form the wreath base before adding other components.
- → Can this board be made vegetarian?
Yes, simply omit the charcuterie and add marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, or extra cheeses to keep it flavorful and colorful.
- → What type of cheeses work best for this layout?
Soft cheeses like brie, sharp cheddar cubes, and sliced goat cheese rounds provide a nice variety of textures and flavors.
- → Are there options for gluten-free guests?
Replace regular crackers and baguette slices with gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary needs.
- → How should the fresh produce be arranged?
Distribute grapes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper strips, olives, and baby carrots evenly in clusters for color and texture contrast.
- → What garnishes enhance the wreath effect?
Dried cranberries, mixed nuts, and fresh rosemary sprigs add vibrant colors and a festive touch to the board.