Description
Stylish Charcuterie Cone Cups with cheese, fruit, olives, and prosciutto—an easy, elegant appetizer for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound cherry tomatoes
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- 24 bocconcini mozzarella pearls
- 24 Castelvetrano olives
- 6 ounces prosciutto, folded or rolled
- 24 dried apricots
- 24 breadsticks
- 24 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 72 grapes (any variety)
- ½ pound sharp cheddar cheese, cut into cubes or sticks
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the cherry tomatoes, grapes, basil, and rosemary sprigs.
- Cut the sharp cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes or thin sticks suitable for skewering or stacking.
- Separate basil leaves and gently pat dry to prevent moisture buildup in the cones.
- Prepare the prosciutto by folding or rolling it into small, neat portions.
- Arrange all ingredients on a clean work surface to streamline assembly.
- Starting with sturdier items, place breadsticks and rosemary sprigs into each cone cup to create structure.
- Add cheddar cheese, bocconcini mozzarella pearls, olives, and dried apricots evenly among the cups.
- Tuck in prosciutto, grapes, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves for color and balance.
- Adjust placement so each cone looks full, colorful, and evenly portioned.
- Chill briefly or serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble cones close to serving time to keep ingredients fresh.
Use parchment-lined trays to hold cones upright.
Aim for balance—each cone should include sweet, savory, and fresh elements.