Pin It A stunning and festive charcuterie centerpiece featuring elegantly arranged meat roses, perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
This recipe has become a holiday favorite in my family as it brings both beauty and flavor to the table effortlessly.
Ingredients
- Meats: 12 slices prosciutto, 12 slices salami, 12 slices soppressata, 8 slices capicola
- Cheeses: 150 g brie cut into wedges, 100 g manchego sliced, 100 g cheddar cubed, 80 g goat cheese crumbled
- Fruits: 1 cup red grapes, 1 cup green grapes, 1 small pomegranate seeds only, 1 pear thinly sliced
- Extras & Garnishes: 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts), 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup olives (green or black), fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, edible flowers optional
- Accompaniments: 1 baguette sliced, 1 box assorted crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Serving Board:
- Prepare a large round serving board or platter.
- Make Meat Roses:
- Take a wine glass and drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim. Overlap with additional slices circling the rim until 5&7 slices are used. Gently invert the glass onto the board releasing the rose. Repeat with each type of meat arranging roses across the board.
- Arrange Cheeses:
- Arrange cheese wedges slices and cubes around the meat roses.
- Add Fruits:
- Fill gaps with grapes pear slices and pomegranate seeds.
- Add Extras:
- Add nuts dried fruit and olives in small clusters for visual interest.
- Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers for a festive touch.
- Add Accompaniments:
- Place baguette slices and crackers along the edges or in a separate basket.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly until serving.
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Gathering around this charcuterie board never fails to bring smiles and spark conversations in my family.
Required Tools
Large serving board or platter, wine glass to shape roses, sharp knife, small bowls for nuts olives or spreads.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy cheese tree nuts almonds walnuts and gluten baguette crackers. Use GF bread crackers for gluten-free needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories 320 Total Fat 19 g Carbohydrates 21 g Protein 15 g per serving.
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This charcuterie rose bouquet is a beautiful and effortless way to impress guests at any holiday gathering.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I shape the meat roses?
Drape slices of meat over a wine glass rim, overlapping 5-7 slices, then carefully invert the glass onto the board to release the rose shape.
- → Can I substitute the cheeses?
Yes, feel free to swap cheeses based on preference; soft, semi-hard, and crumbly options work best for variety.
- → How should I arrange the fruits and nuts?
Scatter grapes, pear slices, pomegranate seeds, nuts, and dried apricots in clusters around the meat roses and cheeses for visual balance.
- → Are there gluten-free options included?
Yes, use gluten-free crackers or bread to accommodate dietary needs without compromising presentation.
- → What garnishes enhance the centerpiece?
Fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and edible flowers add a festive and aromatic touch to the display.