Christmas Charcuterie board - Wreath
There’s just something about a beautifully styled grazing board that makes any gathering feel extra special ✨This one isn’t fussy or complicated. Just thoughtfully chosen ingredients, arranged with care and a bit of creativity. A few favourite cheeses, some cured meats, fresh fruit, and fragrant rosemary...and suddenly you’ve got a centrepiece that’s almost too pretty to eat.
Ingredients
- 4-5 handfuls rosemary or thyme
- 3.5 ounces (100g) Prosciutto separated and loosely bundled up individually
- 4.2 ounces (120g) quality ham like parma, roma, genoa etc. Loosely rolled or bundled
- 5.3 ounces (150g) brie sliced into thin slices
- 5.3 ounces (150g) feta cheese cubed
- 8.8 ounces (250g) grapes red or green, broken into small bunches
- 2.8 ounces (80g) olives
- 15 pickled onions
- 3 radishes sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons salad cress chopped finely
Instructions
Step 1 - Prepare your surface
- Thoroughly clean and prepare your surface. You can line it with parchment paper (if you're building directly onto your dining table, for instance) or use a large wooden board.
Step 2 - Shape the rosemary wreath
- Place a dinner plate upside down in the centre of your surface.
- Snip the rosemary or thyme into roughly equal lengths and arrange it around the plate.4-5 handfuls rosemary or thyme
- This looks better if you place the sprigs of rosemary at a 45-degree angle to the plate, so it's more of a 'swoop' around the board, and not a sunbeam effect.
- Remove the plate and tidy up the herb shape into a perfect inside circle.
Step 2 - Add your nibbles
- Start with the largest items, such as the meats, and space them evenly around the circle. Scrunch them into loose little bundles to add texture and height.3.5 ounces (100g) Prosciutto, 4.2 ounces (120g) quality ham
- Next, add the cheese next to or near to the meats, all the way around. Slice it or cut into cubes so guests can help themselves easily.5.3 ounces (150g) brie, 5.3 ounces (150g) feta cheese
- Fill in the empty spaces with the small items like the grapes, olives, onions and radishes.8.8 ounces (250g) grapes, 2.8 ounces (80g) olives, 15 pickled onions, 3 radishes
- Chop the salad cress a little smaller and scatter over for colour and freshness.3 tablespoons salad cress
Step 3 - Tidy it up
- After adding the nibbles, the rosemary may get a little lost. Gently tease a few sprigs back out to reveal the greenery and define the wreath shape.
Step 4 - Add your accompaniments
- Arrange small bowls of dips, such as hummus or pâté, just outside the wreath. Place crackers or baguette slices nearby for guests to help themselves.
Notes
Tips for restocking your wreath charcuterie board
- Keep extras chilled – Store backup portions of meats, cheeses, and fruits in the fridge so you can top up as needed without anything going dry or soft.
- Restock in small batches – Add a few items at a time rather than refilling everything at once. This keeps the wreath from losing its shape or getting overcrowded.
- Use tongs or clean hands – Gently tuck in replacements from the edges, so the arrangement stays intact and still looks pretty.
- Fluff the herbs – If the rosemary starts looking a little flattened or hidden, pull a few sprigs back to the surface to revive that wreath shape.
- Rotate or swap out dips – If a dip bowl starts looking a bit sad, swap it for a fresh one with a clean spoon. No one wants crusty hummus.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
