This festive Christmas Cheese Wreath is the ultimate holiday appetizer—fun to assemble and even better to eat. With cubes of cheese, olives, tomatoes, and herbs, it’s a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that doubles as a delicious snack.
Ingredients:
- Toothpicks/wooden picks
- Assorted cured meats:
- Prosciutto
- Salami
- Soppressata
- Variety of cheeses:
- Queijo Do Pico
- Sao Miguel
- Topo St. Jorge
- Serra
- Or any other of our semi/soft cheeses
- Fresh rosemary sprigs & Thyme (for the wreath base)
- Cherry tomatoes
- Green Olives
- Pickles
- Red and green grapes (on the side)
- Cracker breadsticks (on the side)
- Optional: honey or jam (on the side)
Instructions:
Create the Wreath Base:
- On a large round serving board or platter, arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular shape to mimic a wreath.
- Leave the center open and build around the edges.
Add Cheeses & Meats:
- Fold or roll slices of cured meats, place cheese cubes onto toothpick with a pickle, tomato or olive and tuck them onto the rosemary wreath.
Layer Fruits & Veggies:
- Add grapes, cherry tomatoes & crackers on the side.
Garnish & Serve:
- Add bowls with honey or jam as optional.
Watch the how to video ⬇️
