You really can’t go wrong with a cheese spread for a party. Or any gathering, really! A big holiday celebration, or a movie night with family.

So how about this Festive Christmas Cheese Board shaped into a Wreath

You can arrange the charcuterie wreath however you’d like, and there is no wrong way or specific order. These are the steps I use to make the process easy!

Ingredient ideas:

• Greenery

• Rosemary

• Variety of cheeses (see below)

• Fresh mozzarella pearls are always fun

• Prosciutto di Parma or Salami is delicious

• Cranberries, either dried or fresh

• Olives – Skip the jarred stuff and go straight to the olive bar!

1. Assembling the cheese wreath is very easy. Don’t overthink it; there’s no need for a ruler or measurements!

   Start by making a circle with the greens and filling it with everything else. I love the look of a rosemary charcuterie wreath, and I also like to use evergreens or bay leaves.

2. Select a round serving platter or a plate. Or you could use a festive Christmas cheese board it a plain wood board like I did here.

3. Next, the cheese. I love quality cheeses and a good selection, so my go-to is Hen House Market. The perfect cheeseboard features a variety of textures and flavors. Ideally, one cheese of the four basic categories: aged, soft, firm, and blue or gorgonzola.

4. Cut up different cheeses into bite-sized pieces. Distribute several piles of cheese around the circle.

5. Fill in as desired with fruits and nuts. I love fresh or dried cranberries for a festive touch.

Tips

• Start with the largest chunks of cheese and move on to the smaller ones.

• The wreath can be assembled several hours beforehand. Store in the refrigerator, but take it out an hour before serving. Cheese should be served at room temperature.

That’s it, I hope you love it!

xx, Lauren