Give guests their own individual charcuterie board in a cup – the perfect handheld party appetizer!
Charcuterie cups, grazing cones…whatever you call them, these tasty little things are the hottest party appetizer this year! They’re adorable, they’re functional, and most importantly – they’re delicious!
They’re also easy to make. Anyone, no matter their level of kitchen experience, can put them together. I was able to make a batch for our entire party in about 15-20 minutes.
Ingredients
- Cured Meats – Cured meats are the backbone of charcuterie. Feel free to buy your favorites. I used salami, sliced chorizo, and prosciutto.
- Cheese – You’ll want to choose cheese that compliments your meats. I wrapped my prosciutto around mozzarella and added Monterey jack to pair with the chorizo.
- Fruit – I kept it simple and seasonal by adding red grapes. Berries are also a great choice.
- Bread or Crackers – A sliced baguette or crackers are ideal. I used a rectangle cracker and a round herb cracker.
- Other Accouterments – A bit of jam or honey (especially if you’re including a creamy cheese like brie), nuts, olives, and cornichons are all great additions.
Materials Needed
- Cups or Cones – You’ll need either cups or cones to put the charcuterie in. I went with cups simply because they are the easiest to deal with. Cones will need a tray to sit in, but cups have flat bottoms and can be sat straight down on a table. I used these gold glitter cups. These bamboo cones are a good option if you’re going that route.
- Toothpicks – Using toothpicks is a great way to make room for more meats and cheese or to add olives. I used these fancy party toothpicks.
Tips
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Don’t prepare more than a couple of hours ahead of time so that the meats don’t dry out.
- Don’t add the crackers and bread until ready to serve, otherwise, they might get soggy.
More Party Appetizer Recipes
- Thanksgiving Turkey Meat & Cheese Platter
- Spicy Apple Cranberry Little Smokies
- Deviled Eggs with Fried Chicken Skin
Charcuterie Cups
Turn charcuterie into the ultimate finger food with these portable cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
1/2 lb Red Grapes
8 oz Sliced Chorizo
8 oz Sliced Salami
12 Slices of Proscuitto
12 Mozzarella Sticks
8oz Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed
48 Crackers
12 Olives
Instructions
Add a small cluster of grapes to the bottom of each of your cups.
Fold the salami and place it next to the grapes.
Wrap each slice of prosciutto around a stick of mozzarella. Add one to each of your cups.
Skewer an olive, a cube of Monterey jack cheese, and a slice of chorizo on a toothpick. Place one in each of your cups.
Add the crackers, serve, and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Calories: 365
Heather says
I served these at a socially distant backyard “party” and they were a huge hit! Thanks for the idea.
★★★★★
Sharon Morton says
Where did you buy the cups?
Jessica Pinney says
Hi Sharon, I bought them from Amazon. You can click the link to them under “materials needed” if you’d like to purchase the same ones.
Kay says
Where did you find the tall rectangle cracker? A club cracker seems too short