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Cheese and Charcuterie Wreath Platter Recipe

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  • Author: Hannah
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 large wreath (serves about 8-10 people as an appetizer)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Charcuterie Wreath is a stunning antipasto centerpiece perfect for gatherings. It features a colorful assortment of cured meats, cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs arranged beautifully on toothpicks in a wreath shape. Easy to assemble and visually impressive, this recipe combines savory, tangy, and fresh flavors for a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients

Meats

  • Salami
  • Pepperoni
  • Prosciutto

Cheeses

  • Mozzarella Pearls
  • Fontina
  • Havarti (Dill Havarti preferred)
  • Manchego

Vegetables & Pickled Items

  • Green Olives
  • Black Olives
  • Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • Mini Pickles
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Peperoncini
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers

Fruits

  • Grapes

Herbs & Garnish

  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Thyme
  • Basil
  • Micro Greens

Other

  • Large Toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all your antipasto items including meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Wash and dry any fresh produce and herbs as needed.
  2. Prep Ingredients: Slice or cube any cheeses and chop any vegetables that need prep so they are bite-sized for skewering. Ensure olives, pickles, and other small items are ready to be pierced.
  3. Assemble Skewers: Using large toothpicks, skewer a combination of meats, cheeses, vegetables, or fruits to create appetizing mini combos. Be creative in mixing colors and textures for visual appeal.
  4. Arrange in Wreath Shape: On a large round platter or serving board, arrange the toothpick skewers in a circular wreath pattern. Make sure the wreath is densely filled and visually balanced.
  5. Add Herbs and Garnish: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs evenly around the wreath for a fragrant and festive touch. Sprinkle microgreens over the wreath for added color and texture.
  6. Chill: Transfer the completed charcuterie wreath to the refrigerator until you are ready to serve. This helps keep all ingredients fresh and flavors melded.

Notes

  • For my wreath I used: Salami, Mozzarella, Fontina, Dill Havarti, Green Olives, Black Olives, Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Mini Pickles, Cherry Tomatoes, Rosemary Sprigs, and Micro Greens.
  • I recommend sticking with white cheeses and using green and red ingredients to keep a visually appealing color palette of white, green, and red for the prettiest antipasto wreath.
  • The recipe is very flexible; you can swap meats, cheeses, or garnishes based on preference or availability.
  • This wreath can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated, but best served the same day for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wedge of wreath (approx. 1/10 of wreath)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://cookesrecipes.com/cheese-and-charcuterie-wreath-platter-recipe/