This Christmas charcuterie wreath is the perfect appetizer to prepare and serve your family and friends to keep spirits bright (and tummies happy) at this time of the year.

Charcuterie boards are becoming more popular to have at holiday gatherings because they are an appealing way to display finger foods and snacks in addition to other holiday meals.

Festive charcuterie boards are also easy because they require simple ingredients you may already have on hand at home.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Here’s why you’ll love creating this charcuterie board Christmas wreath:

Ingredients Needed for Christmas Charcuterie Wreath

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 3-4 sprigs basil
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese mini balls
• 1/3 cup cream cheese
• 1-2 oranges
• 4-5 slices ham
• 4-5 slices cheddar cheese
• 1-2 sprigs parsley
• 3-4 sprigs rosemary
• 1 pomegranate
• 2-3 types Christmas sprinkles
• 2-3 tbsp honey
• 2-3 tbsp caramel
• 2-3 tbsp strawberry jam

Step-by-Step Preparation with Pictures

1. Grab your round charcuterie board and put it by your prep station. If you do not have a charcuterie board, you can use a round cutting board, a large round platter, or a large round plate in its place. I used a woven placemat. But any round board would do!

2. Prepare all the items for your Christmas charcuterie wreath. Use small bowls for most of the items to help organize the ingredients and leave less of a mess. Place dips and sprinkles into small decorative dipping bowls.

3. Now start arranging your festive Christmas wreath charcuterie board. Lay the orange and pomegranate slices along the edges of the board.

4. Set the basil sprigs, strawberries, and bowls with sprinkles, honey, jam, and caramel in between the orange and pomegranate slices.

5. Fold the ham and salami into ham and salami roses and put it on the board. Place blueberries, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a circle. Leave the middle of the board empty.

6. Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Blend soft cream cheese with chopped fresh herbs and add a few spoons to the board as shown in the picture.

7. Roll cheddar cheese slices into tubes and place at the edges of the board.

8. As a final step, decorate the board with fresh rosemary sprigs.

Voila! Your Christmas charcuterie wreath is ready! I told you it’ll be easy.

It’s time to showcase your creation to family and friends!

Decorating and Personalizing

Keep in mind that the step-by-step guide shared above is simply that – a guideline. There are numerous ways you can create your charcuterie board! 

Here are some ideas for variations:

1. Merry Meats to Eat: If you are thinking of making the prettiest antipasto wreath for meat lovers, make sure to add a big variety of your favorite meats such as beef salami, prosciutto, salami, mortadella, as well as capicola, pepperoni, and soppressata to savor every bite. 
2. Say Cheese: Not so much into meat? Create a cheese board instead. Lay out a variety of cheeses. From soft cheeses add blue cheese, Swiss, pepper jack, and mozzarella balls. Don’t forget about including some hard cheeses as well like parmesan, gruyere, gouda, and cheddar. Finally, have a variety of crackers to complete this delicious appetizer.
3. Fruity Delights: Customize the board in a fun way by adding a greater mix of fresh fruits, like green grapes, also add black and green olives, and dried fruits such as cherries, apricots, and pineapple.
4. Edible Greenery: Take your wreath to the next level by using some leafy greens you can eat! Besides the ideas shared in this post, you can use sage, eucalyptus, curly kale, or even green leaf lettuce!
5. Kid Options: Don’t forget to keep the kids in mind! If you can, have your kids give some input on what should go on the board. You can also turn it into a dessert board with lots of candy.

Serving Suggestions

Have a look below at some ways to blend this festive charcuterie board into your next holiday party this Christmas season:

• Add some holiday-themed decorations around where your festive charcuterie board is being served. A Christmas-themed tablecloth, some small tree decorations, and some festive greeneries are simple ways to make this snack board look jollier.
• Having wine glasses with a bit of bubbly available with your charcuterie board Christmas wreath is a tasty combination to offer your guests! White wines like a rosé, Sauvingnon Blanc, or a Pinot Grigio are light and acidic options to pair with these edible wreaths! If you prefer red wines, Pinot Noir or Grenache are light and fruity options to try as well!
• What’s better than serving your gorgeous charcuterie board at your Christmas party? Having other festive holiday foods to pair with it! Yummy bites like stuffed mushrooms, mini quiches, or a holiday-themed caprese salad board are some delicious ways to keep your guests fed and happy.

Tips for Success

Use these tips to up your charcuterie game and make your Christmas charcuterie wreath the hit of any table this holiday season:

Festive Colors: Keep Christmas colors in mind on your ingredients list for your holiday charcuterie board to add a festive flair to any table.  There are numerous ideas to choose from! Pick ones that will complement the colors decorating the rest of your entertaining space.

Holiday Shapes: Where the shape of your festive charcuterie board is concerned, the finished product does not have to be a wreath.  Use the ingredients listed above and make a Christmas tree charcuterie board, or one in the shape of a snowflake, or even make a Santa charcuterie board! 

Know Your Guests: Take note of what your guests and loved ones are either able to or would prefer to eat when creating this particular wreath. Nothing dims the spirits at a holiday gathering like not being able to enjoy the food being served.

Prep Ahead of Time: Some of the ingredients for this Christmas charcuterie wreath need to be washed, sliced, or wrapped. Save yourself time by prepping these items ahead of time so you can enjoy more time decorating for your holiday party or spending time with your loved ones.

Serving Accessories: Have small plates, bowls, antipasto skewers and cutlery close by your festive appetizer. This allows for merry snackers to take a few items from this edible wreath to another space to nibble on while at your holiday celebration. 

Storage

Since this charcuterie board Christmas wreath is an appetizer that is not necessarily mixed, storing the remainder of this snack is simple and easy! See here how to properly store any leftover charcuterie board Christmas wreath items.

Wrap or Contain: Many of these fresh ingredients can either be wrapped securely in plastic wrap or be stored in an airtight container. 

Refrigeration: As well, make sure all your holiday wreath charcuterie board ingredients go into the fridge two hours after being prepared and served to maintain food safety.

One Last Thing

The sky’s the limit with this Christmas charcuterie wreath. It is a creative way to put together an easy and tasty appetizer your loved ones will want to enjoy at family gatherings. Be creative and make it your own!

Any leftover food can be used again the next day. You can add them to what you eat for breakfast, or as a mini plate of goodies for a snack. 

Most of the edible leafy greens can be used again as well! They can assist in seasoning other favorite holiday dishes you serve this year.

This gorgeous Christmas charcuterie board is also a simple way to get your family together to play Christmas games while getting into the holiday spirit before your festive event.

I hope this Christmas charcuterie wreath helps your family and friends nosh merrily this holiday season!

Your Turn

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