A vibrant circular cheese arrangement accented with fruits, nuts, and fresh herbs for festive gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz brie cheese, cut into wedges
02 - 5.3 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
03 - 5.3 oz gouda cheese, cut into cubes
04 - 5.3 oz blue cheese, cut into chunks
05 - 5.3 oz goat cheese, sliced into rounds
→ Fruits
06 - 1 cup red seedless grapes
07 - 1 cup green seedless grapes
08 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
09 - 0.5 cup pomegranate arils
→ Savory Additions
10 - 0.5 cup green olives, pitted
11 - 0.5 cup black olives, pitted
12 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
13 - 0.5 cup pecan halves
→ Garnishes
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs (for wreath effect)
15 - Fresh thyme sprigs
16 - Fresh cranberries (optional, for decoration)
→ For Serving
17 - Assorted crackers or sliced baguette
# Instructions:
01 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a large circle on a serving platter to form the base of the wreath.
02 - Distribute the cheese wedges, cubes, and rounds evenly around the rosemary, alternating varieties to showcase color and texture.
03 - Tuck clusters of red and green grapes, pomegranate arils, and dried cranberries between the cheeses for balance and vibrancy.
04 - Scatter olives, roasted almonds, and pecan halves throughout the wreath, filling any remaining gaps.
05 - Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and extra cranberries to enhance the festive appearance.
06 - Place assorted crackers and/or sliced baguette around or beside the wreath for accompaniment.
