Brie Cheese Rosemary Wreath (Printable)

Creamy Brie wheel adorned with rosemary sprigs and colorful accents, ideal for holiday entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnishes

02 - 6 to 8 fresh rosemary sprigs
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh cranberries (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

→ To Serve

06 - Crackers or sliced baguette, as desired
07 - Honey or fig jam (optional)

# How-to Steps:

01 - Place the Brie wheel on a serving platter and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes to soften.
02 - Position the rosemary sprigs evenly around the edge of the Brie to create a decorative wreath.
03 - Scatter cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and chopped nuts over and around the rosemary sprigs for color and texture, if using.
04 - Present immediately with crackers or sliced baguette, offering honey or fig jam on the side if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but truthfully takes less time than brewing coffee
  • The combination of creamy Brie with fragrant rosemary feels both elegant and comforting at once
  • You can prepare it ahead and let it sit until guests arrive, no last minute fussing required
02 -
  • If you skip the room temperature step, you'll end up with Brie that's hard to spread and doesn't have that luxurious, melty quality that makes this so good
  • Fresh rosemary matters here, dried just won't give you that beautiful wreath look or the same aromatic punch when people lean in close
  • Don't be tempted to overload the garnishes, a light hand keeps it elegant rather than cluttered
03 -
  • Use a wheel of Brie that still has its rind intact, it holds the shape and gives you something to cut against when people are serving themselves
  • If you're making this for a larger crowd, use two smaller wheels instead of one big one, it keeps the flow moving and looks abundant without feeling heavy
  • A tiny drizzle of good balsamic glaze over the top right before serving adds a sweet tang that's unexpected and completely delicious

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