Description
Holiday gatherings light up with this Christmas Burrata Charcuterie Wreath, a festive centerpiece that blends elegant Italian flavors with seasonal cheer. Rich prosciutto, creamy burrata, and colorful accents create a stunning appetizer you’ll want to serve at every celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 balls burrata
- 3 ounces (85 grams) prosciutto or salami
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (150 grams) grapes (red or green)
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Oils and Dressings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Craft a festive circular base using golden-toasted baguette slices, positioning them carefully to create a wreath-like foundation on a spacious serving board.
- Nestle creamy burrata balls in the center of the wreath, generously drizzling with premium olive oil and delicately seasoning with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Intersperse vibrant halved cherry tomatoes along the baguette perimeter, creating cheerful crimson accents that evoke holiday spirit.
- Elegantly weave folded prosciutto and salami slices between the tomatoes, filling any visual gaps and adding rich, savory texture to the arrangement.
- Scatter plump, glistening grapes throughout the composition, introducing a sweet and juicy element to complement the salty charcuterie.
- Delicately crown the wreath with verdant fresh basil leaves, transforming the platter into a visually stunning centerpiece that captures the festive essence of the season.
- Present immediately, allowing guests to indulge in this luxurious appetizer alongside their preferred holiday libations.
Notes
- Check bread freshness by ensuring crisp, golden edges without burning when toasting baguette slices for ideal crunch and texture.
- Select high-quality, creamy burrata with soft, delicate exterior for most luxurious mouthfeel and rich dairy flavor profile.
- Customize meat selection based on dietary preferences by substituting prosciutto with turkey or chicken charcuterie for lighter protein options.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing meat with roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes, or olive tapenade for vibrant alternative presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg