Charcuterie Cups Elegant Entertaining (Printer View)

Craft individual party cups with meats, cheeses, fruits, and crunchy bites for effortless entertaining.

# Components:

→ Meats

01 - 8 slices prosciutto
02 - 8 slices salami
03 - 8 slices coppa or other cured meats

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
05 - 3.5 oz Manchego or Gouda, cut into cubes
06 - 8 mini mozzarella balls

→ Fruits & Vegetables

07 - 16 red or green grapes
08 - 8 cherry tomatoes
09 - 8 small cornichons or gherkins
10 - 8 pitted green olives

→ Crackers & Bread

11 - 16 mini breadsticks or gluten-free crackers

→ Nuts & Extras

12 - 1.5 oz mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
13 - 8 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
14 - Honey or fig jam, for serving (optional)

# Method:

01 - Prepare 8 sturdy small cups or clear jars to hold the components.
02 - Fold or roll each slice of prosciutto, salami, and coppa, then place one of each variety into each prepared cup.
03 - Distribute a few cubes of cheddar and Manchego (or Gouda) into each cup, and finish with one mini mozzarella ball per cup.
04 - Thread two grapes and one cherry tomato onto a small skewer or toothpick, creating a decorative accent for each cup.
05 - Place one cornichon (or gherkin) and one pitted green olive into each cup.
06 - Insert two mini breadsticks or gluten-free crackers into each cup for crisp texture.
07 - Sprinkle a portion of mixed nuts over the assembled ingredients in each cup.
08 - Top each cup with a fresh sprig of rosemary or thyme for aromatic freshness.
09 - Present with honey or fig jam on the side as an optional accompaniment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses familiar ingredients found at most supermarkets
  • Customizable to suit tastes and dietary needs
  • Perfect bite sized portions with almost no cleanup
  • Zero cooking needed just assemble and serve
  • Guests always rave about them and they disappear fast
02 -
  • Naturally gluten free if you use gluten free crackers
  • Simple to double or triple for larger crowds
  • Fun for make ahead assembly lines ideal for kids to help
03 -
  • Let cheeses sit at room temperature for fifteen minutes before assembling for best flavor and texture
  • Use smaller cups or glass jars for easy stacking and transport
  • Always pair sweet with salty and crunchy with creamy for maximum taste satisfaction

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