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Charcuterie Cups

Posted by Jessica Pinney on November 16, 2020, last updated January 22, 2021

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Give guests their own individual charcuterie board in a cup – the perfect handheld party appetizer! 

Four plastic cups filled with meat, cheese, fruit, and crackers on a bright background.

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. 

Overhead shot of plastic cups filled with meat, cheese, and grapes on a light background.

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. 

Close up of a hand holding a plastic charcuterie cup filled with meat, cheese, and grapes. 
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. 

A plastic punch cup filled with meats, cheese, and grapes. 
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Charcuterie Cups

Turn charcuterie into the ultimate finger food with these portable cups.

  • Author: Jessica Pinney
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Cuisine: French
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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

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  1. Heather says

    January 22, 2021 at 11:30 am

    I served these at a socially distant backyard “party” and they were a huge hit! Thanks for the idea.

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  2. Sharon Morton says

    August 12, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Where did you buy the cups?

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    • Jessica Pinney says

      August 13, 2021 at 7:44 am

      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.

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      • Kay says

        April 2, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Where did you find the tall rectangle cracker? A club cracker seems too short

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