Ingredients

1

round (7 ounces) Gouda or Edam cheese

48

to 96 assorted large pitted or stuffed olives, drained

24

sprigs rosemary, each 4 inches long

1 1/2

pounds assorted cheeses

Assorted crackers, if desired

Preparation

Remove paper and wax from cheese round. Place cheese round on center of 12- to 14-inch platter. Thread 2 to 4 olives on each rosemary sprig. Insert sprigs into cheese round.

Cut assorted cheeses into slices and shapes, such as triangles, squares, cubes and sticks; arrange around cheese round. Serve with crackers.