Save A stunning and festive charcuterie centerpiece featuring elegantly arranged meat roses, perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.
I love creating these meat roses because they impress guests and add a personal touch to holiday celebrations.
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
- Step 1 Prepare serving board:
- Prepare a large round serving board or platter.
- Step 2 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.
- Step 3 Arrange cheeses:
- Arrange cheese wedges slices and cubes around the meat roses.
- Step 4 Add fruits:
- Fill gaps with grapes pear slices and pomegranate seeds.
- Step 5 Add extras:
- Add nuts dried fruit and olives in small clusters for visual interest.
- Step 6 Garnish:
- Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers for a festive touch.
- Step 7 Add accompaniments:
- Place baguette slices and crackers along the edges or in a separate basket.
- Step 8 Serve:
- Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly until serving.
Save This recipe always brings smiles when served at family gatherings during the holidays.
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. For gluten-free use GF bread crackers. Always check labels for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 21 g, Protein 15 g
Save This elegant charcuterie centerpiece adds beauty and flavor to any holiday table.
Kitchen Questions
- → How do you create the meat roses?
Use a wine glass to shape thinly sliced cured meats by layering them around the rim, then invert the glass onto the serving board to release the rose shape.
- → What cheeses complement meat roses best?
Soft and semi-hard cheeses like brie, manchego, cheddar, and goat cheese provide balance and variety around the meat arrangement.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes, assemble the bouquet shortly before serving or refrigerate briefly to keep ingredients fresh and maintain presentation.
- → How to add color and texture to the arrangement?
Include vibrant fruits such as grapes and pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, edible flowers, nuts, and dried apricots for visual interest.
- → Are there gluten-free options included?
Substitute standard baguette and crackers with gluten-free varieties to accommodate dietary needs without compromising presentation.