Evergreen wreath board appetizer (Print View)

A vibrant wreath featuring cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory accents, arranged around a creamy center dip.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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, washed (edible varieties recommended)

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Place a small bowl in the center of a large round serving board or platter. Fill with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle olive oil over the dip and sprinkle freshly cracked pepper on top.
02 - Arrange rosemary sprigs and olive branches in a circular pattern around the bowl, forming the base of the wreath shape.
03 - Evenly distribute Brie wedges, aged cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds around the foliage, alternating varieties to provide visual contrast and texture.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices, placing them between cheese sections. Omit this step if preparing a vegetarian version.
05 - Nestle halved red and green grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among the cheeses and meats to add color and freshness.
06 - Sprinkle pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries across the wreath to enhance flavor complexity and visual appeal.
07 - Adjust the placement of all ingredients to maintain a balanced, circular wreath form with visually appealing sections.
08 - Present immediately, optionally serving with crackers or bread on the side to complement the arrangement.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, yet looks like you spent hours in the kitchen—because you're just arranging, not stressing.
  • Everyone finds something they love: cheese lovers, fruit lovers, meat-eaters, and vegetarians all gather around the same board.
  • It's forgiving and flexible; your board will look beautiful whether you follow exactly or improvise with what you have.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than 2-3 hours before serving; the greens will stay vibrant and nothing will start weeping or drying out.
  • Cut your cheese thicker than you think—it should be substantial, not paper-thin, so guests can pick it up confidently and it doesn't dissolve into the dip.
03 -
  • Use a large round board or platter with a slight lip so nothing rolls away during the gathering—this prevents last-minute disasters when someone inevitably bumps it.
  • Make the dip the day before and bring it in a separate small bowl, then assemble everything fresh on the board right before guests arrive; the cheese stays fresher and the greenery stays perky.
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