Description
These festive Christmas Charcuterie Cups are a perfect individual appetizer for holiday gatherings. Each cup features a delightful mix of Italian salami, assorted cheeses, nuts, fresh berries, crackers, and a touch of aromatic rosemary, all beautifully arranged on skewers for easy eating and a charming presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheeses
- 18 slices Hard Italian Salami
- 18 slices Salame di Parma
- 6 Mini Brie Bites
- 6 cubes Smoked Gouda
- 6 pieces Aged Gouda Christmas Tree Shaped
Nuts and Berries
- 3 cups Mixed Nuts
- 1 cup Jordan Almonds
- 12 Blackberries
- 12 Raspberries
Crackers and Cookies
- 12 Crackers (Christmas Tree shaped Lahvosh Crackers from Valley Lahvosh)
- 12 Gingerbread Man Cookies (Sasha brand from Sprouts)
Garnish
- 12 sprigs Rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the cups: Start by adding 1/2 cup of mixed nuts to each individual charcuterie cup to create a base layer for stability and flavor.
- Add Jordan almonds: Divide 1 cup of Jordan almonds evenly among the cups, sprinkling them over the mixed nuts for added crunch and sweetness.
- Assemble salami skewers: Fold each slice of hard Italian salami and Salame di Parma into triangle shapes. Thread these folded salami triangles onto skewers with the rounded edges facing outward to showcase the texture and shape.
- Build cheese and fruit skewers: Alternate mini brie bites, smoked gouda cubes, aged gouda Christmas tree-shaped pieces, blackberries, and raspberries on cocktail picks to create festive, colorful skewers.
- Arrange skewers in cups: Insert the assembled salami and cheese/fruit skewers into each cup, distributing them evenly for balance and an appealing look.
- Garnish and finish: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs into each cup as aromatic garnish, then place one gingerbread man cookie in front of the skewers inside each cup for a festive finishing touch.
- Serve: Present the assembled Christmas charcuterie cups immediately for a stunning appetizer that’s easy to eat and share.
Notes
- Folding the salami into triangles adds visual interest and helps the slices stay on the skewers.
- Using festive-shaped crackers and cookies enhances the holiday theme and presentation.
- Fresh rosemary adds both fragrance and a pop of green color, complementing the red berries and holiday shapes.
- These cups can be pre-assembled and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving to keep ingredients fresh.
- Customize nuts or cheeses according to dietary preferences or availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 charcuterie cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
