A festive wreath featuring cheese, meats, fruits, nuts, and herbs with a creamy dip centerpiece.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, cut into rounds
→ Cured Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)
04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
08 - 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - 1/2 cup mini cucumbers, sliced
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
12 - 1/2 cup mixed olives (green and black)
13 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
→ Foliage
14 - 6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - Several small olive branches, thoroughly washed and edible
→ Center Dip
16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip or hummus
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
18 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
# Steps:
01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round serving platter and fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper.
02 - Position rosemary sprigs and olive branches in a circular formation around the bowl to create the wreath foundation.
03 - Evenly distribute Brie wedges, aged cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds around the foliage, alternating varieties to enhance color and texture.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices, tucking them between cheese pieces. Omit this step for a fully vegetarian presentation.
05 - Nestle halved red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among the cheeses and meats to add freshness and color.
06 - Distribute roasted almonds, mixed olives, pomegranate arils, and dried cranberries evenly over the wreath for bursts of flavor and visual appeal.
07 - Adjust all ingredients as needed to maintain a visually balanced circular wreath, ensuring an even distribution of colors and textures.
08 - Present immediately with crackers or bread on the side, if desired.