Vibrant holiday platter showcasing cranberry sauce, cheeses, meats, and fresh accompaniments arranged in a festive wreath.
# What You Need:
→ 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 cheese, sliced
06 - 5 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, cubed
07 - 4 ounces goat cheese, formed 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
# How-To:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before assembling.
02 - Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular shape on a large round platter or board to create the wreath base.
03 - Spoon small mounds of cooled cranberry sauce at intervals around the rosemary wreath base.
04 - Place cheeses, optional meats, crackers, and toasted baguette slices in sections around the wreath, alternating items to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Tuck seedless grapes, dried apricots, and toasted pecans or walnuts between cheese and meat sections to create a full and festive display.
06 - Add additional rosemary sprigs for garnish and serve immediately for best freshness and presentation.
