Evergreen Wreath Board Appetizer (Printable)

A festive board showcasing cheeses, fruits, nuts, and herbs around a creamy dip, perfect for holiday entertaining.

# What you need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced into wedges
02 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, cut into rounds

→ Cured Meats (optional)

04 - 2.8 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 2.8 oz salami, sliced

→ Fresh Fruits

06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
08 - ½ cup pomegranate arils

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
10 - ½ cup mini cucumbers, sliced

→ Nuts & Extras

11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ½ cup mixed olives (green and black)
13 - ¼ cup dried cranberries

→ Foliage

14 - 6 to 8 sprigs fresh rosemary
15 - A few small edible olive branches, washed

→ Center Dip

16 - 1 cup whipped feta dip or hummus (vegetarian)
17 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
18 - ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Place a small bowl at the center of a large round serving board and fill with whipped feta dip or hummus. Drizzle olive oil over the dip and sprinkle freshly cracked black pepper.
02 - Position rosemary sprigs and olive branches in a circular pattern around the bowl to form the wreath's foundation.
03 - Distribute Brie wedges, cheddar cubes, and goat cheese rounds evenly around the foliage, alternating varieties to provide visual interest and texture.
04 - Fold or roll prosciutto and salami slices, tucking them between cheese pieces, or omit this step for vegetarian option.
05 - Nestle halved grapes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced mini cucumbers among cheeses and meats to fill gaps and add freshness.
06 - Sprinkle pomegranate arils, roasted almonds, mixed olives, and dried cranberries over the wreath for bursts of flavor and color.
07 - Adjust all ingredients as needed to maintain a balanced circular arrangement ensuring an attractive and cohesive presentation.
08 - Offer immediately with crackers or bread on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually assembled it in 30 minutes, giving you all the credit with none of the stress
  • Everyone finds something they love on the board, whether they're a cheese devotee, fruit lover, or meat-and-nut person
  • The wreath shape turns an appetizer into a stunning centerpiece that doubles as edible decoration
  • It's the kind of board that makes people linger, chat longer, and feel genuinely welcomed at your table
02 -
  • The cheeses are at their most beautiful and tastiest when they're room temperature, so don't assemble more than 30 minutes before guests arrive, or remove the board from the fridge 15 minutes before serving
  • Soft cheese like brie gets slippery and loses its shape if you cut it more than an hour in advance—knife cuts through cold cheese best, so chill it first, slice, then let it warm slightly on the board
  • Grapes should be patted completely dry after halving, or they'll roll around and disrupt your careful arrangement—this small step is the difference between a board that stays put and one that shifts as people graze
03 -
  • Arrange everything in advance except the softest cheeses and the items most likely to oxidize (like apple or pear), which you add just before serving
  • Use a round platter or wooden board for that classic wreath presentation—it guides the eye in circles and makes the arrangement feel intentional
  • If you're serving at a buffet, position the board where people naturally gather so it becomes the social center of the room
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