Save A festive and eye-catching cheese display shaped like a holiday wreath, featuring a colorful assortment of cheeses, fruits, and garnishes perfect as a centerpiece for any gathering.
This cheese ring always brightens up our holiday table and receives so many compliments from guests
Ingredients
- Cheeses: 150 g brie cheese cut into wedges 150 g cheddar cheese cut into cubes 150 g gouda cheese cut into cubes 150 g blue cheese cut into chunks 150 g goat cheese sliced into rounds
- Fruits: 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 cup green seedless grapes 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- Savory Additions: 1/2 cup green olives pitted 1/2 cup black olives pitted 1/2 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup pecan halves
- Garnishes: Fresh rosemary sprigs (for wreath effect) Fresh thyme sprigs Fresh cranberries (optional for decoration)
- For Serving: Assorted crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a large circle on a serving platter to form the base of the wreath.
- Step 2:
- Evenly distribute the cheese wedges cubes and rounds around the rosemary alternating varieties for color and texture.
- Step 3:
- Tuck clusters of red and green grapes pomegranate arils and dried cranberries between the cheeses.
- Step 4:
- Add olives roasted almonds and pecan halves throughout the wreath filling any gaps.
- Step 5:
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and extra cranberries for a festive touch.
- Step 6:
- Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or beside the wreath for serving.
Save This recipe brings my family together every holiday season to create and enjoy a beautiful shared centerpiece
Notes
Swap in your favorite cheeses such as manchego havarti or camembert For extra flair add honeycomb fig jam or sliced pears Pair with sparkling wine crisp white wine or light reds
Required Tools
Large round serving platter Cheese knives Small bowls (optional for olives or spreads)
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (cheese) Tree nuts (almonds pecans) Gluten (if serving with regular crackers or bread) Sulfites (in some dried fruit and olives) Always check product labels for allergens and cross-contamination risks
Save This holiday wreath cheese ring requires minimal preparation but delivers maximum festive impact