Christmas charcuterie cups are an easy and fun way to serve up charcuterie this holiday season. Choose seasonal and colorful ingredients and build your charcuterie cups in cardboard cups, jars or even wine glasses for a delicious Christmas snack.
Whether you are looking for a Christmas charcuterie idea for a small family gathering or a large holiday party, these cups are the perfect way to serve up holiday cheer.
Looking for more ideas for the holidays? Check out: Christmas Charcuterie Board Ideas.
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What are Charcuterie Cups
Christmas charcuterie cups are a delightful and festive twist on the traditional charcuterie board, perfect for spreading holiday cheer at your gatherings. These miniature masterpieces are carefully crafted in individual cups, presenting an artful arrangement of savory and sweet delights. Picture a medley of cured meats, cheeses, and an assortment of crackers nestled alongside vibrant bursts of seasonal fruits like cranberries and grapes.
The beauty of charcuterie cups lies in their versatility; you can customize them to suit any taste or dietary preference. Add a touch of elegance with spreads like fig jam or honey, and incorporate fresh herbs for a fragrant finish. Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or a glamorous holiday soirée, Christmas charcuterie cups are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a visually stunning and palate-pleasing experience that captures the spirit of the season.
Ingredients for Your Christmas Charcuterie Cups
You can add so many different ingredients to your christmas charcuterie cups. Choose ingredients with holiday color and flare to make the most interesting charcuterie cups. We definintely recommend adding some chocolate or other treats to make the charcuterie cups festive. Below you can find a list of exactly what we used to make these cups.
- Mozzarella balls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Chocolate covered pretzels
- Cheddar Cheese (cut into triangles)
- Bread Sticks
- Non parells
- Melon (cut into stars)
Assembling your Christmas Charcuterie Cups
Start by collecting your ingredients listed above. You will also need charcuterie cups. You can purchase paper cups online or use jars or even wine glasses to make your charcuterie cup. You will also need toothpick or small skewers.
Start by cutting you your ingredients into bite sized pieces. For the stars you can but strips of melon and use a small cookie cutter to make a star. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can also use a knife to cut the shape.
Put your ingredients onto skewers or toothpicks. You cn melt your chocolate and stick it onto the skewer.
Depending on the depth of your charcuterie cup, you can place all your ingredients directly into the cup or place some paper or ingredients in the bottom of your cup to raise the level up. For these cups, I put just a few chocolate covered pretzel in the bottom of each cup.
Place the bread sticks in the back and then fill the rest of the cup with the remaining ingredients.
Serving Christmas Charcuterie Cups
You can serve your cups immediately or within an hour. Since my cups don’t have meat in them, they can stay out a bit longer. If you are serving Christmas charcuterie cups at a small gathering, you can personalize each cup with a name and even adjust the cups based on each persons dietary restrictions.
If you are serving a large number of charcuterie cups, place them on a charcuterie board so you can eaily move them around and arrange them.
Christmas Charcuterie Cups Recipe
Christmas Charcuterie Cups
Equipment
- Charcuterie Cups
- Skewers or Toothpicks
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Small Star Cookie Cutter
Ingredients
- Mozzarella balls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Chocolate covered pretzels
- Cheddar Cheese cut into triangles
- Bread Sticks
- Non parells
- Melon cut into stars
Instructions
- Start by cutting you your ingredients into bite sized pieces. For the stars you can but strips of melon and use a small cookie cutter to make a star. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can also use a knife to cut the shape.
- Put your ingredients onto skewers or toothpicks. You cn melt your chocolate and stick it onto the skewer.
- Depending on the depth of your charcuterie cup, you can place all your ingredients directly into the cup or place some paper or ingredients in the bottom of your cup to raise the level up. For these cups, I put just a few chocolate covered pretzel in the bottom of each cup.
- Place the bread sticks in the back and then fill the rest of the cup with the remaining ingredients.
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