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Charcuterie cups filled with meat, cheese, fruit, nuts, and crackers.

Charcuterie Cups Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
These charcuterie cups pack cheeses, meats, fruit, nuts, and crackers into individual party ready servings that look impressive and feel effortless to assemble.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 616 kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 16 ounces assorted cheeses
  • 24 slices/pieces cured meats
  • 1 cup mixed berries
  • 1/2 cup grapes
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 16 long thin crackers
  • 8 pieces fresh herbs

Instructions
 

  • Set out eight sturdy jars or paper cups along with your ingredients. Divide the nuts and grapes between all of the containers so each cup gets a base layer of small items. If you plan to use a thick dip in the bottom, spoon it in before you add the nuts and grapes.
  • Slide the long thin crackers into the back of each container. Angle them slightly outward so they frame the other ingredients and leave open space near the front of the cup for skewers.
  • Thread cubes or slices of cheese, folded pieces of cured meats, olives, berries, and any other bite sized items onto toothpicks. Build a variety of small stacks so each skewer looks slightly different.
  • Load mini forks or extra picks with single pieces of cheese or other special ingredients that you want to highlight. Tuck these into the cups so they sit toward the front and stay easy to grab.
  • Insert the toothpick skewers into each container, pushing them gently into the base layer so they stand upright. Vary the heights and rotate colors and textures so the cups look full and visually interesting from every angle.
  • Look down into each cup and fill any gaps with extra nuts, berries, grapes, or olives. Add enough extra pieces so everything feels snug and the skewers and crackers stay secure when someone lifts the cup.
  • Use mini cookie cutters to punch shapes from slices of cheese and place them near the top of each cup. Finish each charcuterie cup with a sprig of fresh herb as a garnish just before serving.

Notes

Use the listed amounts as a flexible guide since different containers hold different volumes. If you use larger cups, increase the ingredients slightly and plan for a few extra ounces of cheese and meat so every cup looks full. Extra meats and cheeses never go to waste.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 26gFat: 47g
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