Create a stunning Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board to wow your holiday guests! It combines the best of savory and sweet flavors, arranged in a beautiful design that’s almost too pretty to eat.
The addition of salami roses, creamy brie, fresh rosemary, and colorful fruit makes it the perfect easy appetizer for parties, family gatherings, and festive celebrations.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Charcuterie Board Tips and Helpful Notes
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage & Serving Tips
- More Holiday Appetizers You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 🗒️Shopping List
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Recipe at a Glance
Prep: 20 min | Difficulty: Easy
What it is: A festive Christmas wreath charcuterie board arranged in a beautiful circular shape with cheeses, meats, crackers, fruit, and herbs for a stunning holiday centerpiece.
Why you’ll love it: Easy to assemble, incredibly impressive, and perfect for parties, family gatherings, and holiday celebrations.
How to make it: Arrange meats, cheeses, crackers, and fruit in a wreath shape on a large round board, then finish with fresh herbs and festive touches like salami roses and brie with star shaped cutouts.
Charcuterie Board Tips and Helpful Notes
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when creating your Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board:
- Prep ingredients ahead of time by washing and drying all fruits, herbs, and greens thoroughly before assembling. Pre-slice cheeses and meats to make assembly even easier.
- Use a round board or platter to emphasize the wreath shape. A lazy Susan works especially well for easy serving.
- Fresh rosemary looks like festive greenery and adds a wonderful aroma. You can also mix in sage or thyme for added texture and fragrance.
- Include a mix of sweet (berries, grapes, apple slices) and savory (cheeses, meats, olives) to create a well-balanced board.
- Arrange ingredients in clusters to add variety and depth. Group items like salami roses, crackers, or fruit together instead of spreading them evenly across the board.
Looking for more Holiday Appetizers and Recipes? Try my Christmas Tree Appetizer, Christmas Tree Puff Pastry Appetizer, and even my Mini Tree Pizza Appetizers!
Main Ingredients Needed
Below is a quick preview of the ingredients you’ll need. For exact amounts, check the recipe card below. You can also use the "Shopping List button" to create a printable shopping list, or the "Get Ingredients button" in the recipe card to order groceries online.
Substitutions and Variations
Swap the meats: Try pepperoni, prosciutto, turkey slices, or your favorite deli meats if you don’t want to use salami.
Change up the fruit: Add pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, fresh figs, pear slices, apple wedges, or whatever seasonal fruit you have on hand.
Add sweetness: Include chocolate-dipped pretzels, truffles, chocolate bark, or set out a small dish of honey, jam, or caramel for dipping.
Play with textures: Mix soft cheeses with firm cheeses, crunchy crackers with softer breads, and juicy fruits with salty meats for the best bite every time.
Make it your own: Customize the board to fit dietary needs, favorite flavors, or what you already have in your fridge and pantry.
Whole cranberry sauce: You can also use raspberry jam.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Use a large star cookie cutter to cut a star shape out of the top of the brie and a small cutter to cut stars out of slices of white cheddar. Fill the star in the brie with the whole cranberry sauce.
Step 2: Create the salami roses by starting out overlapping 7 slices of salami.
Step 3: Starting at one end, begin rolling up the salami to create the rose.
Step 4: Secure the salami rose with a toothpick to keep it together.
Step 5: Create the outline of the wreath by placing sprigs of rosemary around the edge of a round board, then make a small circle of rosemary in the center.
Step 6: Begin filling in the wreath with the brie with the star first then groups of salami roses on either side of the board.
Step 7: Add different types of crackers and mixed nuts and dried fruit to the wreath.
Step 8: Fill in more space with the black olives on one side and the green olives on the other.
Step 9: Add piles of prosciutto and cheeses around the board.
Step 10: Fill the remaining spaces with the berries and apple slices. Then finish off by adding sprigs of fresh sage in with the rosemary and adding cheese stars on top of the charcuterie wreath. Drizzle with honey if desired.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO prep ingredients ahead of time by washing fruit, slicing cheeses, and shaping meats so assembling the wreath is quick and stress-free.
❌ DO NOT overcrowd the board; leave small open spaces so ingredients are easy to grab and the wreath shape stays clear and beautiful.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can prepare most of the elements ahead of time. Assemble the meats, cheeses, and crackers on the board a few hours before serving, but add delicate items like fruits, herbs, and apple slices closer to serving time to keep them fresh. Cover the board with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Dip them in a mixture of water and lemon juice, then pat them dry before placing them on the board.
Storage & Serving Tips
Refrigerate: Cover the charcuterie board tightly with plastic wrap or store the individual components in airtight containers. Keep it refrigerated until you're ready to serve. Most items (cheese, meats, fruits, and herbs) can be stored safely for up to 1-2 days. Store crackers separately in an airtight container at room temperature to prevent them from becoming stale or soggy.
Freezer: Items like hard and semi-hard cheeses and cured meats like salami and prosciutto can be frozen for up to 2 months. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag. Soft cheeses like brie are not ideal for freezing as they may lose texture. Thaw in the refrigerator when ready to use.
Serving Tips: . For this Christmas wreath charcuterie board, consider using a round platter with lid, adding small tongs or toothpicks, and keeping extra ingredients nearby so you can refill the board as needed.
More Holiday Appetizers You'll Love!
Check out my other recipe for Charcuterie Cups that can easily be adapted for any holiday or occasion. Or you might like this tutorial for How to Create a Christmas Tree Charcuterie Board.
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Christmas Wreath Charcuterie Board
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Ingredients
- 8 ounce round brie cheese
- 7 ounce Camembert cheese sliced
- white cheddar cheese; sliced
- 8 ounce pepper jack cheese; cubed
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce or raspberry jam
- 7 ounces salami
- 6 ounces prosciutto
- 10 ounce jar green olives
- 6 ounce jar black olives
- 2 cups red and green grapes
- 1 apple; cored and sliced
- 1 cup mixed fruit; raspberries, blackberries and blueberries
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup dried fruit
- 12 ounce package assorted round crackers
- fresh rosemary sprigs
- fresh sage
- honey for drizzling; optional
Method
- Use a large star cookie cutter to cut a star shape out of the rind on the top of the brie. Fill the star with the whole cranberry sauce. Use a small cutter to cut stars out of slices of white cheddar.
- Create the salami roses by starting out overlapping 7 slices of salami. Starting at one end, begin rolling up the salami in a cone shape to create the rose. Secure the salami rose with a toothpick to keep it together.
- Create the outline of the wreath by placing sprigs of fresh rosemary around the edge of a round board, then make a small circle of rosemary in the center.
- Start off filling in the wreath with the brie with the star first then add groups of salami roses on either side of the board.
- Add different types of crackers and mixed nuts and granola to the wreath. Fill in more space with the black olives on one side and the green olives on the other.
- Add piles of prosciutto and cheeses around the board.
- Fill the remaining spaces with the berries, grapes, and apple slices.
- Finish off by adding fresh sage in with the rosemary and adding cheese stars on top of the charcuterie wreath. Drizzle with honey. Enjoy!
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Tips
- Wash and dry all fruit and herbs well before assembling so nothing waters down the board.
- Pre-slice cheeses and meats to make assembly quicker and easier for guests to grab.
- Arrange ingredients in small clusters to create texture, variety, and a clear wreath shape.
Storage & Make Ahead
- You can prep most of the ingredients a few hours ahead, then assemble the board right before serving so everything stays fresh.
- If needed, loosely cover the finished board and refrigerate for a short time before serving.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator and enjoy within 1–2 days.
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