Cheese Olives Pine Tree Wreath (Print Version)

Festive pine tree-shaped wreath combining marinated olives and assorted cheeses, perfect for gatherings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheese Selection

01 - 5.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
02 - 5.3 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
03 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, cubed

→ Olives

04 - 3.5 oz green olives, pitted
05 - 3.5 oz Kalamata olives, pitted
06 - 3.5 oz black olives, pitted

→ Fresh Elements & Garnishes

07 - 1 small bunch fresh rosemary sprigs
08 - 8 to 10 cherry tomatoes
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
10 - 1 cucumber, sliced

→ Extras

11 - 1.8 oz mini mozzarella balls (optional)
12 - Crackers or fresh baguette slices, for serving (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange rosemary sprigs in a circular shape on a large round serving platter to create the base and pine needles of the wreath.
02 - Layer olives and cheese cubes alternately around and within the wreath, mimicking the fullness and branches of a pine tree.
03 - Nestle cucumber slices and mini mozzarella balls among the olives and cheeses to enhance the tree branch effect.
04 - Place cherry tomatoes and diced red bell pepper atop the arrangement to simulate festive ornaments.
05 - Optionally drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cracked black pepper over the wreath, then serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Substitute cheeses with your favorites such as gouda havarti or pepper jack
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheeses and olives only
02 -
  • Contains dairy (cheese)
  • May contain sulfites (in marinated olives)
03 -
  • Add marinated artichoke hearts or roasted peppers for extra flavor
  • Pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or sparkling prosecco
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