Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board Recipe
To calculate meat/cheese per person:-Aim for 2-3 oz. of meat per person and 2-3 oz. cheese per person for an appetizer. -Double the portion of meat and cheese if it will be served as a main course.
Ingredients
- 1-2 types of soft cheese such as brie, goat cheese, etc.
- 1-2 kind of hard cheese, cut into triangle or cubes such as cheddar, manchego, etc.
- 2-3 types of charcuterie meat such as mild, medium-bold, bold flavored
- grapes cut into small clusters
- 1-2 types of condiments such as jams, jelly, honey, mustards, etc.
- sliced bread and/or crackers of choice
- 1-2 types of nuts such as pecans, walnuts, etc.
- assorted olives and pickled vegetables
- 1 large bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Arrange larger items on the outer rim of the board, such as any cheese wheels/logs or condiments/pickles in small bowls.
- Add grape clusters to outer edge of board.
- Fill in gaps with sliced meats, cut hard cheeses, nuts, and crackers.
- Tuck rosemary sprigs around the board, sticking outward to resemble wreath greenery.
Notes
To calculate meat/cheese per person:
- Aim for 2-3 oz. of meat per person and 2-3 oz. cheese per person for an appetizer.
- Double the portion of meat and cheese if it will be served as a main course.
- Cut the grape stems to make small clusters that are easier pick up.
- To make ahead, cover the board with plastic wrap, and put in the fridge the day before you need it. Leave any bread, crackers, nuts, and rosemary off of the board until right before serving so that they don't get soggy and/or squished.
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