Fresh Curd & Orchard Fruit Wreath

  • Serves: Ideal for a shared platter
  • Prep time: 20 min

A Christmas Wreath to Share - This bright and cheerful edible wreath is built around Alexandrina’s Fresh Cheddar Curd and a mix of beautiful South Australian dried fruits. It is simple to assemble, easy to adapt, and makes a striking centrepiece for summer gatherings. Add cured meats if you like, or keep it fresh and fruity.

Method

  1. Arrange a large white platter to use as your base.

  2. Slice the Turkish pide into 2cm pieces using a bread knife.

  3. Spread Alexandrina Crème Fraîche on one side of each slice. On the other side, spread cranberry sauce.

  4. If using smallgoods, tuck thin slices between the layers to create flavour and height.

  5. Arrange the bread slices in a circular shape to form the first layer of your wreath.

  6. Build a second layer on top, stacking the bread pieces like bricks to form a raised ring.

  7. Scatter baby spinach over the top of the cranberry layer.

  8. Add the fruit: first the sundried apricots, then the sun-dried apples, then the semi-sundried figs, finishing with dried cranberries for colour.

  9. Spoon the Fresh Cheddar Curd into a small oval bowl and nestle it into the centre of the wreath.

  10. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill before presenting.

 

Optional Add-Ons

  • Jamon, prosciutto, salami or chorizo – we love the handmade artisanal smallgoods from San Jose

By: Alexandrina Cheese Co.