Christmas wreath charcuterie board
A Wreath charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. In this post, I'll show you how to create a festive and delicious Christmas wreath charcuterie board that will wow your guests.
Equipment
- Large board (I used a round 17 inch wooden chopping board)
- Star cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 7 oz Sliced salami (Gallo Salame thin sliced light Italian dry salami)
- 6 oz prosciutto slices (Del Duca cured prosciutto)
- 8 oz Brie cheese round (President Brie soft-ripened cheese)
- 7 oz Brie cheese wedge (President Brie cheese)
- 8 ounce block Pepperjack cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- Thin sliced cheese (cut into smaller squares)
- 12 oz crackers (Toasteds Variety Pack)
- 8.7 oz crackers (Rectangular or square. Toasted sea salt and olive oil flatbreads, 8.7 ounce box)
- 2 cups trail mix (Great Value Omega-3 Trail Mix, 22 ounce)
- 10 ounce jar stuffed manzanilla olives
- 6 ounce can pitted medium black olives
- 1 apple (cored and sliced)
- Mixed berries (fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- Grapes (Red, black, and green grapes)
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (for filling the brie cheese round)
- 1 cup honey (for drizzling over cheese)
- Fresh sage and rosemary for decorating the wreath
Instructions
Prep the cheese:
- Cut the pepper jack into 1-inch cubes. For the cheese slices, cut them into smaller squares, and if you’d like, use a cookie cutter to make star shapes.
- For the brie, use a large star-shaped cutter to cut out a star in the center. Scoop out the star-shaped piece and fill the space with cranberry sauce, jam, or honey.
Make the salami roses:
- Lay out the salami slices in a row, overlapping them slightly.
- Roll them up tightly and secure the shape with a toothpick.
- You can make larger or smaller roses depending on the number of slices you use. Repeat this process with the rest of the salami.
Arrange the wreath outline:
- Once the cheese and salami are ready, use fresh herbs to form an outer wreath circle on the board. .
- Create a smaller inner circle to mark the center. Feel free to adjust the shape as you build the board
Assembling the board
- Position the cranberry-filled brie round on the board.
- Place the salami roses on opposite sides of the board.
- Spread the crackers, nuts, and olives around the board in various spots.
- Add the pepper jack cubes and the cheese slices.
- Separate and either roll or fan out the prosciutto slices, placing them in two bunches on opposite sides of the board.
- Fill any empty spaces with fresh fruit, then make adjustments by adding more ingredients as needed. Use the star-shaped cheese pieces as decoration.
Add finishing touches:
- Add extra herbs to give the wreath a fuller appearance and refine the shape of the circle.
Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the board with extra cranberry sauce or honey on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to use any sliced meats you prefer. Popular choices include pepperoni, salami, and prosciutto, but deli meats like turkey or chicken work well too.
- Pick any cheeses you enjoy! Options like sharp cheddar, white cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, pepper jack, Swiss, blue cheese, or mozzarella balls are all great choices.
- For crackers, I like to mix different flavors, shapes, and textures. You can use Ritz or opt for an assorted box of entertainment crackers for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 434mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 2gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
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