A colorful holiday wreath featuring cranberry sauce, cheeses, cured meats, and fresh fruits on a platter.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cranberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice
04 - 1 teaspoon orange zest
→ Cheeses
05 - 5 ounces brie, sliced
06 - 5 ounces sharp white cheddar, cubed
07 - 4 ounces goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
→ Meats (optional)
08 - 3.5 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
09 - 3.5 ounces salami, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 3.5 ounces water crackers
11 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
→ Fruits & Nuts
12 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
14 - 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
02 - Lay fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular wreath shape on a large round platter or cheese board.
03 - Place small mounds of cooled cranberry sauce evenly around the rosemary wreath.
04 - Position cheeses, optional meats, water crackers, and toasted baguette slices in alternating sections around the wreath for an appealing, balanced presentation.
05 - Fill gaps with seedless grapes, dried apricots, and toasted nuts to create a lush and full display.
06 - Add additional rosemary sprigs for garnish and serve immediately.
