Quick Holiday Charcuterie Board Wreath in 15 Minutes
A stunning holiday charcuterie board wreath that looks like you spent an hour on it but comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for last-minute gatherings, this no-cook appetizer is flexible, crowd-pleasing, and requires minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 long stems fresh rosemary
- Small handful fresh thyme or sage
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie or Camembert
- 4–6 ounces aged Cheddar or Gouda, cubed
- 4–6 ounces soft goat cheese (chèvre)
- 4–6 ounces prosciutto, folded into ribbons
- 4–6 ounces salami (Genoa or soppressata), sliced
- 1/2 cup Marcona almonds or roasted salted almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/2 cup green olives (Castelvetrano) or cornichons
- Fresh figs or grapes (optional)
- 1 small baguette or box of crackers
- Honey or fig jam for drizzling
Instructions
- Place your large round board on the counter. If using parchment paper, lay it down now.
- Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circle around the outer edge of the board. Tuck stems under each other to form a continuous wreath shape. Sprinkle thyme or sage leaves around to fill gaps.
- Place the wheel of Brie at the top or bottom as a focal point. Arrange cheddar cubes and goat cheese crumbles in small clusters around the circle like ornaments.
- Fold prosciutto slices into loose ribbons or rosettes and place in gaps between cheese. Fan out salami slices in small piles like flower petals.
- Fill empty spaces with almonds, dried cranberries, and olives. Place figs or grapes in clusters of 2-3. Ensure no bare spots remain.
- Arrange sliced baguette or crackers around the outer edge, slightly overlapping the herb ring. Add a small pile in one or two spots.
- Drizzle honey or fig jam over the Brie or goat cheese. Adjust any sparse clusters and serve.
Notes
Let Brie sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving for best creamy texture. Prep ingredients up to a day in advance and assemble 30 minutes before serving. Add crackers right before serving to keep them crisp. For a gluten-free version, use cucumber slices or bell pepper strips instead of crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the board
- Calories: 350450
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 600800
- Fat: 2530
- Saturated Fat: 1012
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 1520
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