# Components:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz Brie, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz aged Cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, rolled into small balls
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Meats (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes
08 - 1 cup green grapes
09 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
10 - 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds
→ Accompaniments
11 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
12 - 0.5 cup roasted nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
13 - 0.5 cup mini pickles (cornichons)
→ Garnishes
14 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
16 - Fresh cranberries (optional, for color)
→ Serving
17 - Assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette
# Directions:
01 - Arrange a large round serving platter or board as your foundation.
02 - Place fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs evenly around the platter’s edge to simulate wreath foliage.
03 - Arrange cheese varieties in small clusters around the wreath, spacing colors and textures for balance.
04 - Position folded prosciutto and sliced salami between cheese clusters, if using.
05 - Nestle grapes, dried apricots, and pomegranate seeds among the cheeses and meats for visual appeal and sweetness.
06 - Fill remaining spaces with mixed olives, roasted nuts, and mini pickles for diversity and texture.
07 - Scatter fresh cranberries lightly over the platter to enhance festive colors, if desired.
08 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or beside the wreath for easy serving.
09 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to present.
