Cheese & Olives Pine Wreath (Print)

A festive olive and cheese wreath shaped like a pine tree with fresh herbs and colorful garnishes.

# Components:

→ 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 (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Arrange rosemary sprigs in a circular pattern on a large round platter to create the wreath base and simulate pine needles.
02 - Build the pine tree shape by alternating layers of olives and cheese cubes around and within the wreath to mimic fullness and branches.
03 - Nestle cucumber slices and mini mozzarella balls amid olives and cheeses to enhance the branch effect with additional color.
04 - Garnish the wreath with cherry tomatoes and diced red bell pepper to resemble festive ornaments.
05 - Optionally drizzle olive oil and sprinkle cracked black pepper over the wreath for added flavor and sheen.
06 - Present immediately with crackers or fresh baguette slices on the side for serving.

# Chef Secrets:

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 -
  • Substitute cheeses with your favorites such as gouda, havarti, or pepper jack
  • Add marinated artichoke hearts or roasted peppers for extra flavor
Back