Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board is a festive appetizer for your holiday gathering, and creating one has never been easier. If you enjoyed making our Easy Santa Charcuterie Board for Christmas, you will love this party platter. This recipe takes the classic elements of a cheese and meat platter and arranges them into a stunning display, serving as a beautiful centerpiece for your table.
The edible Christmas wreath features simple, readily available ingredients like savory salami, sharp cheddar, creamy provolone, and fragrant fresh rosemary. It delivers a taste of holiday cheer in every bite. The holiday appetizer is quick to assemble, leaving you more time to enjoy your guests and celebrate the season.
Last year, I made my first Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board for a small gathering with family and friends. It immediately became the star of the table, just like my Christmas Tree Cheese Board. We also enjoyed mugs of my Vanilla and Almond Hot Chocolate and some Christmas Fruitcake Biscotti. Watching everyone snack, laugh, and enjoy themselves reminded me how these moments during the holiday are even more special.
Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
The Christmas wreath brings together savory cheeses, cured meats, fresh rosemary, and other delicious foods together in a colorful, edible showstopper that is perfect for grazing. Creating a platter this impressive might seem intimidating, but the process is super easy and fun.
The ingredients require minimal preparation, and the assembly relies on simple skewering and displaying them to create the signature shape. Once assembled, it is a stunning addition to any holiday table, inviting guests to enjoy classic flavors with a beautiful presentation.
Timesaving Tips and Variations
These variations make sure that your beautiful appetizer remains a manageable task, providing delicious options for everyone.
- Cheese Swaps: Use cubes of pepper jack or smoked Gouda instead of cheddar for a flavor variation.
- Meat Swaps: If you prefer, substitute the salami and pepperoni with slices of smoked turkey or ham. You can also add some prosciutto.
- Vegetarian: Omit the meat entirely and increase the number of olives, tomatoes, and gherkins. Add marinated artichoke hearts or small sweet peppers for extra color.
- Rosemary: Use fresh thyme sprigs if you cannot find fresh rosemary; it provides a similar aromatic ‘piney’ look and scent.
What to Serve with This Festive Wreath Board
This festive circle pairs beautifully with a variety of sides and drinks, making it a versatile appetizer or snack. Complement your charcuterie board with items that enhance its flavors and maintain the holiday spirit:
- Santa Nutter Butter Cookies
- Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Appetizer
- Gingerbread Latte
- Cranberry Apple Cider
With these pairings, your board will feel complete and indulgent. Guests can mix and match bites while sipping festive drinks, keeping the party mood lively and bright.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can assemble the skewers and cheese cubes a couple of hours ahead. Keep everything covered in the fridge, then add rosemary just before serving.
You can substitute another thinly sliced cheese like mozzarella or Gouda. Even without the roses, it will still look festive with skewers and colorful ingredients.
A round platter or serving plate that is 12 to 14 inches in diameter works best for this recipe. This size allows you to create a generous, well-defined shape while keeping the ingredients tightly packed and visually appealing. Using too large a plate will make it look sparse.
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Tools You’ll Need to Make This Wreath Board
Having the right tools makes assembly smooth and stress-free. A few simple items will help you create the perfect round shape quickly.
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Ingredients for a Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Gather your colorful ingredients to create this eye-catching holiday appetizer. Each component adds flavor, texture, and visual appeal to the board.
- Provolone roses: made from thin slices of provolone for elegant decoration
- Cured meats: salami and pepperoni for savory, flavorful skewers
- Cheeses: cheddar cubes and marinated mozzarella balls for creamy, tangy bites
- Fresh produce: grape tomatoes and gherkin pickles for color and crunch
- Black olives: deep, savory flavor and visual contrast
- Fresh rosemary: aromatic greenery to enhance the wreath’s appearance
How to Make a Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Cut the cheddar block into cubes for skewers. Grab a 12-inch or 14-inch round tray. Assemble provolone roses by overlapping 3 slices, folding in half, and rolling from one end, securing with a food pick.
Prepare skewers with your desired combinations, such as provolone, gherkin, tomato or olive, pepperoni, gherkin pickles, and cheddar. How I did mine is detailed in the recipe card.
Arrange the provolone roses evenly around the outer rim of your platter. Place skewers around the board, filling in spaces and adding rosemary sprigs for a festive effect.
This beautiful salami and cheese holiday board would be perfect to include in your list of Brunch Ideas for a Christmas Party.
Simple Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
Equipment
- large round platter (12-inch to 14-inches)
- knife
Ingredients
- 9 slices Ultra thin Provolone cheese (this will make the 3 cheese roses)
- 14 slices Nitrate Free Salami
- 6 slices Nitrate-Free Pepperoni
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 8 marinated mozzarella cheese balls
- 13 Gherkin pickles
- 23 grape tomatoes
- 16 large black olives, pitted
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary, cut into 2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Cut the cheddar cheese into 12 cubes.
- Make the Provolone roses. Arrange 3 slices, overlapping halfway. Fold in half gently, then from one end, fold into the other. Secure with food pick. (see image above)
- Make your Skewers. You can do however you like, but we did the following variations: (3) of Provolone roses, gherkins, tomato(6) of olive, pepperoni, gherkins, cheddar(8) of gherkins, salami, mozzarella, tomato(6) of olive, salami, cheddar, tomato
- Arrange the Provolone roses on the outer rim of the plate, equally spaced apart. (see image above)
- Then arrange the (6) olive, pepperoni, gherkins, cheddar Skewers – 2 between each set of roses. (see image above)
- Now arrange the rest however fits best.Break the rosemary into 2 inch pieces and stick in around the platter. (see image above)
Nutritional Disclaimer
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Enjoy!
