Charcuterie Cups Recipe Easy Individual Appetizers for Entertaining Perfect Party Bites
Individual mini phyllo cups filled with assorted cured meats, cheeses, olives, fruits, nuts, and herbs, perfect for easy, customizable, and mess-free party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (24 cups, 4 cups per person)
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Mini phyllo cups (about 24 cups)
- Assorted cured meats (6 oz / 170 g) – salami, prosciutto, pepperoni
- Cheese cubes or crumbles (1 cup / 120 g) – sharp cheddar, goat cheese, blue cheese
- Olives and pickles (½ cup / 75 g total) – green olives, kalamata, cornichons
- Fresh fruit or dried fruit (½ cup / 75 g) – grapes, apple slices, dried apricots
- Nuts (¼ cup / 30 g) – toasted almonds, walnuts, pecans
- Herbs or microgreens (a handful) – fresh thyme, rosemary, arugula leaves
Instructions
- Thaw the Mini Phyllo Cups (5 minutes): Take frozen mini phyllo cups out of the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for about 5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
- Prep Your Ingredients (10 minutes): Slice cured meats into bite-sized strips or quarters. Cube or crumble cheese. Cut fresh fruit into small pieces.
- Toast the Nuts (Optional, 5 minutes): Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add nuts, and toss frequently until toasted and golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the Cups (10 minutes): Place a bit of cheese at the bottom of each cup, add a strip of folded or curled meat, top with an olive or pickle, a piece of fruit, sprinkle toasted nuts, and finish with a tiny herb leaf.
- Chill or Serve Immediately: Serve right away or cover and chill for up to 2 hours before serving, keeping refrigerated to maintain crispness.
Notes
[‘Do not overfill the cups to avoid sogginess or tipping over.’, ‘Use firm and fresh ingredients to maintain cup crispness.’, ‘Prep all ingredients before assembly for quick and easy putting together.’, ‘Add nuts just before serving if preparing in advance to keep them crunchy.’, ‘Variations include vegetarian, seafood twist, sweet and savory, gluten-free, and nut-free options.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 charcuterie cups p
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
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