How to Make a Charcuterie Wreath

Learn how to make a festive charcuterie wreath with twinkling lights, festive colors, and everything you love about charcuterie.

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Course: Appetizer/Snack/Brunch, Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine: Amercian

Keyword: charcuterie, game day snacks, holiday appetizer, Holiday Brunch

Prep Time: 3 15

Total Time: 3 15

Servings:

2 large hands full fresh rosemary sprigs.
Assorted deli meats - I like to use capicola, mortadella, and salami.
Assorted cheeses - I use a block of gouda cheese and a small block of cheddar cheese.
Red or black grapes.
Dried or candied fruit - our favorite dried fruit for charcuterie is dried and candied orange slices cut into quarters.
Fresh pomegranate arils (seeds) and sugar cranberries.

Take 2 hands full of rosemary and binder clip them together at the step to make a long piece.
Fill a bowl 1/2 way with water and place rosemary in a circle in the bowl.
Place a smaller bowl on top of the rosemary to keep it submerged in the water in a circle.
Let the rosemary sit in the water on the countertop for 2-3 hours.
Remove the rosemary from the water, pat it dry with a few paper towels, and place the piece in a circle on a large platter.
Remove the binder clips and fluff the rosemary so it's in a perfect wreath shape.
Fold the deli meat slices into quarters and arrange them around the wreath on top of the rosemary.
Place small groups of grapes around the wreath.
Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to cut some of the cheese into a star shape.
Cube the other cheese and arrange it on the wreath.
Garnish with pomegranate arils (seeds) and sugar cranberries.
Add twinkle lights for a festive holiday presentation.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

I use a large plate charger as the platter for the charcuterie. It's larger than a dinner plate and makes a wonderful presentation.
Of course, you should use any types of meats, cheese, fruits, nuts, and garnishes that you like. Just be sure it adds colorful items to show off the platter
This wreath can be made a few hours ahead of time. Store it in the refrigerator wrapped in plastic wrap. Remove it from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving.
Decorate the holiday table with battery-powered twinkle lights and everyone will know that you took the extra time and effort to make the holiday special.