Festive centerpiece with elegant meat roses, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, ideal for holiday entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ Meats
01 - 12 slices prosciutto
02 - 12 slices salami
03 - 12 slices soppressata
04 - 8 slices capicola
→ Cheeses
05 - 5.3 oz brie, cut into wedges
06 - 3.5 oz manchego, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz cheddar, cubed
08 - 2.8 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits
09 - 1 cup red grapes
10 - 1 cup green grapes
11 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
12 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
→ Extras & Garnishes
13 - 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
14 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
15 - 1/4 cup olives (green or black)
16 - Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
17 - Edible flowers (optional)
→ Accompaniments
18 - 1 baguette, sliced
19 - 1 box assorted crackers
# Steps:
01 - Place a large round serving board or platter on your work area.
02 - Drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim of a wine glass, overlapping additional slices around the rim until 5 to 7 slices are used, then gently invert the glass onto the board to release the rose. Repeat with each meat variety and arrange roses evenly on the board.
03 - Place cheese wedges, slices, and cubes in clusters around the meat roses.
04 - Fill empty spaces with red and green grapes, pear slices, and pomegranate seeds to provide color and texture contrast.
05 - Distribute mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives in small groups across the board for visual variety.
06 - Finish with sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme, plus edible flowers if desired, to enhance presentation.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers around the edges or in a separate basket for convenient serving.
08 - Serve immediately or briefly refrigerate until serving time to maintain freshness.
