Cheese Tray with Olive Rosemary Skewers

1round (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
1.
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.
2.
Cut assorted cheeses into slices and shapes, such as triangles, squares, cubes and sticks; arrange around cheese round. Serve with crackers.