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Perfect Galentine’s Mini Charcuterie Cups

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These adorable mini charcuterie cups are the ultimate party appetizer—easy to assemble, endlessly customizable, and perfect for Galentine’s Day or any celebration. Each cup is packed with savory meats, creamy cheeses, crunchy snacks, and fresh produce for a fun, elegant bite-sized treat.

Ingredients

  • Mini disposable cups (8–10 oz, clear or decorative)
  • Small cocktail napkins or cupcake liners (for lining)
  • Thin-sliced salami (about 8 oz)
  • Prosciutto or ham (about 8 oz)
  • Turkey or roast beef slices (optional, for variety)
  • Cheddar cheese cubes (about 8 oz)
  • Mozzarella balls (ciliegine, about 8 oz)
  • Brie wedges (about 6 oz)
  • Goat cheese crumbles (optional)
  • Mini breadsticks or pretzel sticks
  • Assorted crackers (small round or square)
  • Pita chips or crostini
  • Red and green grapes (washed and dried)
  • Strawberries, halved
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber slices (thin rounds)
  • Olives (green or black, pitted)
  • Pickles or cornichons
  • Honey or hot honey (for drizzling, optional)
  • Assorted nuts (almonds, cashews, or pistachios)
  • Dried apricots or figs
  • Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley—to garnish)
  • Dark chocolate squares or kisses

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh produce (grapes, strawberries, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices).
  2. Slice cheeses into bite-sized cubes or wedges (about 1/2 inch pieces).
  3. Roll or fold meats into small rosettes or stacks for visual appeal.
  4. Portion nuts or dried fruit into small handfuls if using.
  5. Line each mini cup with a cocktail napkin or cupcake liner.
  6. Add 2–3 pieces of crackers, pretzel sticks, or crostini to the bottom of each cup.
  7. Arrange 2–3 slices of meat in each cup.
  8. Stack 2–3 cubes/wedges of cheese beside or on top of the meat.
  9. Insert a skewer with a mozzarella ball and grape or tomato for height and color.
  10. Add a few grapes, a strawberry half, and 1–2 cucumber rounds.
  11. Drop in a couple olives and pickles.
  12. Sprinkle a pinch of nuts or dried fruit over the top.
  13. Add a small sprig of fresh herbs.
  14. Place a chocolate square or kiss in each cup.
  15. Optional: Drizzle a bit of honey or hot honey over the cheeses.
  16. Arrange assembled cups on a serving tray or platter.
  17. Chill for 10–15 minutes if not serving right away.
  18. Before serving, gently fluff each cup to showcase all the layers.

Notes

For best results, keep wet and dry ingredients separate—place crackers and crunchy items at the bottom, and juicy produce on top or skewered. Assemble cups up to an hour before serving and chill. Customize with your favorite meats, cheeses, and seasonal produce. For gluten-free or vegan options, swap crackers and cheeses as needed.

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