Description

Mini Charcuterie Cups are an elegant and convenient appetizer featuring a delightful combination of cheeses, cured meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers, all assembled in individual clear cups. Perfect for parties and gatherings, these bite-sized cups offer a visually appealing and flavorful way to enjoy a classic charcuterie experience with ease.

Ingredients

Scale

Cheeses

3 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
3 ounces gouda or brie, cut into triangle wedges

Meats

6 slices salami or prosciutto, rolled or folded into rosettes or ribbons

Fruits and Olives

1 cup red grapes
1 cup green olives

Other

1 cup crackers
0.5 cup mixed nuts
6 sprigs fresh rosemary for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the cheeses: Cut cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes and gouda or brie into triangle wedges for a pleasing visual variety in the cups.
Shape the meats: Roll or fold the salami or prosciutto slices into attractive rosettes or ribbons to add texture and height within the cups.
Layer nuts and crackers: Add a layer of mixed nuts and crackers at the bottom of each clear cup to provide a crunchy base layer.
Insert cheese and meats: Place the cut cheeses and folded meats tightly into the cup so they stand upright and fill the space evenly.
Add fruits and olives: Tuck in red grapes and green olives beside the cheeses and meats to add freshness and color contrast.
Garnish: Top each cup with a fresh rosemary sprig to add aroma and an attractive finishing touch.
Optional securing: Use skewers or toothpicks to hold together meats or fruits if desired, making the cups easier to handle and eat.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cups for up to 3 hours before serving. Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes prior to serving to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

Choose your favorite combination of cheeses and meats to customize the flavor profile.
For a vegetarian option, omit the meats and increase cheese and fruit portions.
Serve with extra crackers or bread on the side for added crunch.
Make sure to not assemble too far in advance to maintain optimal freshness of ingredients.
Rosemary sprigs are optional but add an elegant aromatic touch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: No cook assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: mini charcuterie cups, appetizer, finger food, party snack, cheese and meat cups, easy appetizer, no cook