A colorful holiday platter featuring cranberry sauce, assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers in a wreath shape.
# What You'll 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, sliced
06 - 5 ounces sharp white cheddar, cubed
07 - 4 ounces goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
→ Meats (optional, omit for vegetarian)
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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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 - On a large round platter or board, arrange fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular wreath shape to form the base.
03 - Spoon small mounds of the cooled cranberry sauce evenly around the rosemary wreath base.
04 - Arrange cheeses, optional meats, crackers, and toasted bread slices in sections around the wreath, alternating for a balanced visual effect.
05 - Nestle grapes, dried apricots, and toasted nuts between cheeses and meats to fill spaces and create a lush, abundant appearance.
06 - Garnish the platter with additional rosemary sprigs and serve immediately to maintain freshness.
