Enter the charcuterie wreath. Sometimes dubbed a “charcutewreath” (because, why not), this festive display of cured meats and cheeses is exactly what it sounds like—a charcuterie spread shaped just like a holiday wreath. Though you can’t fasten this edible arrangement to your front door or hang it above a fireplace, you can use it as a cute and clever way to welcome revelers into your home this winter. While charcuterie wreaths aren’t brand new (they began popping up on TikTok and other social media platforms about a year ago), they are certainly having a moment in 2021 amid the larger holiday hosting comeback. Building a charcuterie wreath isn’t that different from assembling a charcuterie board, but there are some tips and tricks you should keep in mind if you want to give this merry display a try.
How to Make a Charcuterie Wreath
Scroll down for some must-read charcuterie wreath tips from chef Meggan Hill, founder of the food blog Culinary Hill. RELATED: 10 Products That Make Hosting the Holidays Easier Than Ever As with a regular charcuterie board, feel free to use fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other munchies in addition to the typical meats and cheeses. By switching up the types of food you use, you can give your wreath more texture and definition while creating a bold pattern. Don’t have a ton of rosemary on hand? Hill is also a proponent of another festive spice. “Sage would also be a beautiful addition to the rosemary,” she adds. RELATED: There’s a Right Way to Store Your Cheese—Here’s How “Candy would be really great here, as it is more malleable and can be manipulated into the perfect shape,” Hill explains. “You could go a more classic route and use wrapped candy canes as decoration, or if you want an edible dessert wreath board, bake some green cookies to use as a border and fill the wreath in with your favorite green and red candies!”
