Festive arrangement with meat roses, cheeses, fruits, and garnishes perfect for holiday entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Arrange a large round serving board or platter on your workspace.
02 - Drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim of a wine glass, then overlap with 4 to 6 additional slices circled around the rim. Gently invert the glass onto the board to release the shaped rose. Repeat for each meat variety and arrange evenly across the board.
03 - Place the brie wedges, manchego slices, cheddar cubes, and crumbled goat cheese around the meat roses for balance and visual contrast.
04 - Fill the gaps between meats and cheeses with red and green grapes, thin pear slices, and pomegranate seeds to introduce color and freshness.
05 - Distribute clusters of mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives in small groupings to enhance texture and interest.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs along with optional edible flowers to create a festive appearance.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edge of the board or in a separate basket for easy access.
08 - Present immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving to keep ingredients fresh.
