Evergreen wreath cheese board (Printable)

Festive board with cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, nuts, and a creamy center dip arranged in a wreath.

# 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 - 0.5 cup pomegranate arils

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - 0.5 cup mini cucumbers, sliced

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
12 - 0.5 cup mixed olives (green and black)
13 - 0.25 cup dried cranberries

→ Foliage

14 - 6–8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - A few small olive branches (thoroughly washed, edible varieties)

→ Center Dip

16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip (or hummus for vegetarian)
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for drizzling)
18 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper

# Cooking steps:

01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round serving board. Fill it with whipped feta dip or hummus, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle freshly cracked pepper on top.
02 - Position fresh rosemary sprigs and olive branches in a circular pattern around the bowl to form the foundational wreath shape.
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, then nestle them between cheese pieces. Omit this step for a vegetarian layout.
05 - Nestle halved red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among the cheeses and meats.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, mixed olives, pomegranate arils, and dried cranberries evenly for bursts of flavor and color.
07 - Modify the arrangement as needed to maintain a visually balanced circular wreath, ensuring an appealing and cohesive presentation.
08 - Present immediately, pairing with crackers or bread if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes just thirty minutes—nobody needs to know your secret
  • Everyone finds something they love, whether they're a cheese devotee, fruit enthusiast, or nut person
  • There's something deeply satisfying about arranging beautiful ingredients in a wreath that feels festive without any fuss
  • It's naturally vegetarian-friendly with the simple swap of hummus for the feta dip
02 -
  • Arrange everything no more than two hours before serving—cheeses will begin sweating and edges will soften if they sit too long
  • The wreath doesn't have to be perfect symmetry; slight irregularities actually look more inviting and real
  • Pit your olives beforehand, or warn guests—nothing derails the magic of a beautiful board like an unexpected pit
03 -
  • Make the feta dip yourself if you have thirty extra minutes—a base of good feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and herbs tastes infinitely better than store-bought
  • Chill your cheese before slicing and arranging so it holds its shape and looks cleaner throughout the evening
  • Use a round mirror or lazy Susan underneath your platter to make rotating and adjusting the board infinitely easier
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