Charcuterie Wreath
There are so many amazing reasons to celebrate during the holiday season! And that means you'll need plenty of delicious appetizer recipes to serve at all your parties. With the help of this charcuterie wreath, you can learn how to put together a beautiful appetizer display in a matter of minutes. And since it's easily customizable, it's perfect for any Christmas occasion.
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What Do I Need to Make a Charcuterie Wreath?
Since there's no cooking involved in making this quick and easy appetizer, it can be put together in just a few minutes. On top of being easy to prepare, you only need a few simple ingredients to make your own wreath appetizer for your next party. To a charcuterie wreath at home, you'll need:
- Fresh herbs
- Cheese cubes
- Cheese balls
- Green and black pitted olives
- Plum tomatoes
How Do I Make a Charcuterie Wreath?
You're going to love how quickly this antipasto appetizer comes together. In fact, it's so easy to prepare, you only have to follow three simple steps!
Step One: Arrange the Herbs
The first step to preparing your charcuterie wreath is to add a base layer of fresh herbs. Arrange the herbs in a circle around the edge of your serving tray.
Step Two: Add the Cheese
After you have created the green background for your appetizer wreath, you can start adding the rest of your charcuterie ingredients. Start by arranging the cheese cubes and balls around the wreath, making sure to leave space between each piece for the other elements of your cheese board.
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Step Three: Add the Veggies
Once the cheese is added to the board, all that's left to do is add your tomatoes and olives. Place the vegetables in the empty spaces around the board between the pieces of cheese. Continue adding ingredients until the entire circle is filled.
What Should Be on a Charcuterie Wreath?
The best part about preparing this simple appetizer is that you can customize it to include your favorite snacks! That means there are a variety of different ingredients you can include in your own wreath to create a personalized appetizer for each one of your parties.
Try these different charcuterie ingredients to create a delicious Christmas snack plate:
- Fresh herbs. One of the easiest ways to add a pop of green to your wreath snack board is with some fresh herbs. You can use basil leaves, rosemary sprigs, sage leaves, oregano branches, or mint leaves to decorate your wreath.
- Cheese. Use a combination of cheese cubes (like cheddar, Swiss, pepper jack, or Colby), cheese crumbles (like feta or bleu cheese) and cheese balls (like mozzarella) to create a visually interesting display on your cheese board.
- Cured meats. Adding meat to your charcuterie board is a great way to add even more variety to your Christmas appetizer. Try mixing some salami or pepperoni into your wreath for added flavor.
- Vegetables. Mixing pickled veggies, like olives and pickles, with fresh veggies, like cherry tomatoes, adds a pop of color and freshness to your appetizer display.
- Nuts. Give your party guests even more to snack on by sprinkling some nuts around your charcuterie wreath. A variety of mixed nuts ensures everyone at your party can find a snack they like.
- Dried fruit. Using dried fruit in your charcuterie wreath is a great way to add a touch of sweetness to balance out the saltiness of the other appetizer snacks.
- Crackers. Add some crunch to your charcuterie board with the help of some crackers or other crunchy snacks. You can incorporate crackers or breadsticks into the wreath itself or serve them alongside your appetizer for your guests to snack on.
- Sweets. While not all charcuterie boards include sweet elements, there's no reason you can't add a few sweet snacks to your holiday wreath. Candy and cookies are great options for helping your party guests satisfy their sweet tooth while they snack.
Can I Make the Charcuterie Wreath Ahead of Time?
Since this charcuterie wreath recipe is made with fresh ingredients, it's best to assemble the wreath right before serving. But that doesn't mean you can't prep your ingredients ahead of time and have them ready when it's time to serve your appetizer.
- Cut the cheese. Get your cheese ready for display by cutting it into cubes or making balls from your fresh mozzarella. Store the cut cheese in airtight containers until you're ready to put your board together.
- Trim the herbs. You can also prep your fresh herbs for display by cutting the leaves and stems to fit on your serving platter. Place the fresh herbs between two paper towels and store them in the fridge until you're ready to serve your cheese board.
- Rinse the veggies. Make sure your tomatoes and olives are ready to serve by rinsing them under cold water. Drain the olives from the juice in the jar or can and rinse them clean. Then place the clean veggies on a paper towel to dry. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
Charcuterie Wreath
Ingredients
- Fresh herbs - rosemary sage and/or mint. We used rosemary.
- 4 oz cheese cubes
- ½ cup mini cheese balls we used marinated mozzarella, drained
- ½ cup green and black pitted olives rinsed and dried
- ½ cup plum tomatoes
Instructions
Step One: Arrange the Herbs
- The first step to preparing your charcuterie wreath is to add a base layer of fresh herbs. Arrange the herbs in a circle around the edge of your serving tray.
Step Two: Add the Cheese
- After you have created the green background for your appetizer wreath, you can start adding the rest of your charcuterie ingredients. Start by arranging the cheese cubes and balls around the wreath, making sure to leave space between each piece for the other elements of your cheese board.
Step Three: Add the Veggies
- Once the cheese is added to the board, all that’s left to do is add your tomatoes and olives. Place the vegetables in the empty spaces around the board between the pieces of cheese. Continue adding ingredients until the entire circle is filled.
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