Charcuterie Cups

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. 

 
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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

Print Recipe

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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

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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