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appetizer portions on a tray, cheese, salami

Charcuterie Cups

These handheld charcuterie cups are a fun, mess-free twist on the classic grazing board. Packed with cheese, meats, fruits, and crunchy snacks, they’re the perfect portable appetizer for any party or gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces salami folded into quarters
  • 6 ounces prosciutto rolled into ribbons
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese cubed
  • 1 cup green grapes
  • 1 cup red grapes
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries halved
  • 1 cup blackberries or raspberries
  • ½ cup marinated olives
  • ½ cup cornichons or mini pickles
  • ½ cup almonds or mixed nuts
  • 12 breadsticks or pretzel sticks
  • 12 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 12 plastic cups 10–12 oz size

Method
 

  1. Place a small handful of almonds or pretzels at the bottom of each cup.
  2. Thread cheese cubes and folded meats onto small skewers. Use one or two skewers per cup.
  3. Place the skewers inside each cup, leaning them slightly to one side for height and balance.
  4. Add grapes, strawberries, and berries between the skewers to fill in gaps and add color.
  5. Tuck olives and cornichons into open spaces near the edges of the cup.
  6. Insert a breadstick or pretzel stick upright in each cup for added crunch.
  7. If using honey sticks, Brie cubes, or dried fruit, layer them in next for extra variety.
  8. Garnish each cup with a fresh rosemary sprig for fragrance and a polished look.
  9. Refrigerate the completed cups until serving. Keep them upright and chilled for best freshness.
  10. Serve the charcuterie cups slightly cool, within two hours of removal from the refrigerator.

Notes

Optional Additions: Honey sticks or mini jam jars. Small cubes of Brie or Gouda. Dried apricots or cranberries.
These charcuterie cups can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance if stored covered in the refrigerator. Add breadsticks or crackers just before serving to keep them crisp.

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