Valentine Charcuterie Cups
Delightful individual charcuterie cups filled with assorted cheeses, cured meats, fresh fruits, and crunchy nuts, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cups
- 8 oz Assorted cheeses - brie, cheddar, gouda
- 6 oz Various cured meats - salami, prosciutto
- 1 cup Fresh fruits - strawberries, grapes
- ½ cup Nuts - almonds, walnuts
- ½ cup Olives - green or black
- 1 box Crackers or breadsticks - your favorite variety
- to taste Fresh herbs for garnish - basil or rosemary
- 8-12 cups Small cups or containers Depending on servings
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean workspace. Wash and slice fresh fruits as needed.
- Cut the cheeses into bite-sized pieces for easy assembly.
Assembly
- Choose small cups or containers that can hold all the delicious ingredients.
- Layer the bottom of each cup with your selection of cheeses.
- Arrange the assorted cured meats around the cheese.
- Fill the remaining space with fresh fruits, including strawberries and grapes.
- Sprinkle in an assortment of nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.
- Incorporate a handful of olives for a savory touch.
- Neatly arrange crackers or breadsticks in the cup.
- Garnish each cup with a sprig of fresh herbs.
Serving
- Serve the Valentine Charcuterie Cups right away, or refrigerate them if you're preparing in advance.
Notes
Pair with a selection of drinks like sparkling rosé or fruity mocktails and consider adding chocolate-covered strawberries on the side.