Christmas charcuterie wreath
If you want to create a show stopping holiday centerpiece that feels both effortless and impressive, a charcuterie wreath is the perfect choice. This beautiful edible arrangement brings together creamy cheeses, salty charcuterie, fresh fruit, crunchy extras, and fragrant herbs in a way that feels completely celebratory. I love making a charcuterie wreath because it allows you to customise flavours and textures while keeping everything visually stunning. It is also a brilliant make ahead option for relaxed festive hosting.
Equipment
- Round board
Ingredients
- 3 x 80g Boursin cheese or use any other small round cheese
- 40 g rosemary sprigs
- 200 g assortment of crackers
- 240 g mixed salami and chorizo slices
- 100-200g brie sliced
- 250 g mixed coloured grapes
- 160 g mixed olives
- 80 g pickles
- small handful mixed nuts
- 60 g pretzels
- 75 g raspberries
- 75 g blueberries
- 100 g blue cheese
- 100 g cranberry Wensleydale cheese
- 2 tablespoon chutney
- 2 tablespoon hot honey
- 2 candy canes tied with ribbon
Instructions
- Place a large round board or serving platter on your surface. Arrange rosemary sprigs in a full ring around the outer edge, then create a smaller inner circle to define the wreath shape. This fragrant greenery forms the foundation of your charcuterie wreath
- Position three small round cheeses evenly around the rosemary. These create structure and help guide your placement of the remaining items as you build the charcuterie wreath.
- Begin arranging olives, grapes, pretzels, and cubes of cheese around the anchor points. Group ingredients in small clusters so the charcuterie wreath looks abundant and varied. Tuck the charcuterie roses into gaps.
- Fill any remaining spaces with your chutney and hot honey in tiny bowls, fruit, crackers, or herbs. Finish the charcuterie wreath with ribbon tied candy canes for a festive flourish
Notes
Keep everything in small clusters rather than spreading items evenly. Clusters create natural contrast and make the charcuterie wreath look full and luxurious. This also helps guests see all the different choices without feeling overwhelmed.
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