A stunning charcuterie centerpiece with meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts arranged in elegant rose shapes.
# Components:
→ Meats
01 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz salami
03 - 3.5 oz coppa or soppressata
→ Cheeses
04 - 4.2 oz brie, sliced
05 - 4.2 oz manchego, sliced
06 - 4.2 oz sharp cheddar, sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
07 - 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
09 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
10 - 0.5 cup fresh figs, quartered (optional, seasonal)
→ Nuts & Extras
11 - 0.5 cup roasted almonds
12 - 0.5 cup marcona almonds
13 - 0.25 cup shelled pistachios
→ Accompaniments
14 - 0.5 cup green olives
15 - 0.5 cup mixed olives
16 - 0.5 cup cornichons
17 - 0.5 cup honey or fig jam
18 - 1 box gluten-free crackers or crostini (optional; verify gluten-free)
→ Garnishes
19 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
20 - Edible flowers (e.g., nasturtium, pansy; optional)
# Directions:
01 - Select a large wooden charcuterie board or platter to arrange the components.
02 - Fold each slice of prosciutto, salami, and coppa lengthwise in half, then roll tightly to create rose shapes; secure bases with toothpicks if needed and cluster as the centerpiece.
03 - Slice brie, manchego, and sharp cheddar thinly and fan them around the meat roses to simulate petals.
04 - Distribute halved grapes and strawberries, dried apricots, and quartered fresh figs evenly, grouping by color to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Scatter roasted almonds, marcona almonds, and pistachios throughout the board.
06 - Position small bowls containing green olives, mixed olives, cornichons, and honey or fig jam around the board.
07 - Arrange gluten-free crackers or crostini along the edges or in a separate basket.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers to evoke a garden-like presentation.
09 - Present immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain freshness.
