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Meat Rose Bouquet Holiday

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Create an eye-catching holiday centerpiece featuring delicate meat roses crafted with thin slices of prosciutto, salami, soppressata, and capicola. Complement the arrangement with wedges of brie, manchego, cheddar cubes, and crumbly goat cheese. Add freshness and texture with clusters of red and green grapes, pomegranate seeds, and pear slices. Enhance visual appeal by filling gaps with mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives, then garnish with fresh rosemary, thyme, and optional edible flowers. Serve alongside sliced baguette and crackers for an inviting spread.

This no-cook, easy-to-assemble dish serves 6–8 and offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, ideal for holiday parties or elegant gatherings. The use of gluten-free options can accommodate dietary needs, making it versatile and festive.

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Updated on Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:51:00 GMT
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A stunning and festive charcuterie centerpiece featuring elegantly arranged meat roses, perfect for holiday gatherings and parties.

I first created this meat rose bouquet to impress guests at our annual holiday party, and it was a beautiful conversation starter as well as a delicious appetizer.

Ingredients

  • Meats: 12 slices prosciutto, 12 slices salami, 12 slices soppressata, 8 slices capicola
  • Cheeses: 150 g brie cut into wedges, 100 g manchego sliced, 100 g cheddar cubed, 80 g goat cheese crumbled
  • Fruits: 1 cup red grapes, 1 cup green grapes, 1 small pomegranate seeds only, 1 pear thinly sliced
  • Extras & Garnishes: 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds walnuts), 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/4 cup olives (green or black), Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs, Edible flowers (optional)
  • Accompaniments: 1 baguette sliced, 1 box assorted crackers

Instructions

Prepare serving board:
Prepare a large round serving board or platter.
Make meat roses:
Take a wine glass and drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim. Overlap with additional slices circling the rim until 5–7 slices are used. Gently invert the glass onto the board releasing the rose. Repeat with each type of meat arranging roses across the board.
Arrange cheese:
Arrange cheese wedges slices and cubes around the meat roses.
Add fruits:
Fill gaps with grapes pear slices and pomegranate seeds.
Add extras:
Add nuts dried fruit and olives in small clusters for visual interest.
Garnish:
Garnish with fresh herbs and edible flowers for a festive touch.
Serve:
Place baguette slices and crackers along the edges or in a separate basket. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly until serving.
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This recipe always brings smiles at family gatherings and offers a delicious centerpiece that everyone loves to nibble on together.

Notes

Add honey or fig jam for a sweet accent. Swap in gluten-free crackers for dietary needs.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter wine glass to shape roses sharp knife small bowls for nuts olives or spreads

Allergen Information

Contains dairy cheese tree nuts almonds walnuts and gluten baguette crackers. For gluten-free use GF bread crackers. Always check labels for hidden allergens.

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Detailed view of delicious charcuterie; savor the meat rose bouquet’s savory variety, ready for your party. | mellowspice.com

This meat rose bouquet is a stunning addition to any holiday table and a fun way to showcase your appetizer skills.

Recipe FAQs

→ How do you shape the meat roses?

Use a wine glass rim to overlap thin slices of meat, then carefully invert the glass onto the serving board to release the rose shape.

→ What cheeses pair well with the meat roses?

Wedges of brie, slices of manchego, cubed cheddar, and crumbled goat cheese balance the flavors and textures beautifully.

→ Can this arrangement accommodate gluten-free diets?

Yes, substitute the baguette and crackers with gluten-free bread or crackers to suit dietary restrictions.

→ What garnishes enhance the visual appeal?

Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs along with edible flowers create an elegant and festive finishing touch.

→ How should the platter be served?

Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly. Arrange all components attractively on a large board or platter for easy sharing.

→ Are there recommended pairings for this dish?

Sparkling wine or light red wine complement the blend of cured meats, cheeses, and fruits perfectly.

Meat Rose Bouquet Holiday

Elegant meat roses paired with cheeses, fruits, and nuts for a beautiful holiday centerpiece.

Prep Time
25 minutes
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Overall Time
25 minutes
Created by Hannah Clarke

Recipe Category Warm Family Meals

Skill Level Easy

Cuisine International

Total Yield 8 Number of Servings

Dietary Details None specified

What You Need

Meats

01 12 slices prosciutto
02 12 slices salami
03 12 slices soppressata
04 8 slices capicola

Cheeses

01 5.3 ounces brie, cut into wedges
02 3.5 ounces manchego, sliced
03 3.5 ounces cheddar, cubed
04 2.8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Fruits

01 1 cup red grapes
02 1 cup green grapes
03 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
04 1 pear, thinly sliced

Extras & Garnishes

01 ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
02 ½ cup dried apricots
03 ¼ cup olives (green or black)
04 Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
05 Edible flowers (optional)

Accompaniments

01 1 baguette, sliced
02 1 box assorted crackers

How To Make

Step 01

Prepare serving surface: Select a large round serving board or platter for arranging all components.

Step 02

Form meat roses: Drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim of a wine glass; circle overlap 5 to 7 slices to form a rose shape. Invert gently onto the board to release. Repeat for each meat variety and distribute evenly.

Step 03

Arrange cheeses: Position wedges, slices, and cubes of cheese around the meat roses to create visual balance.

Step 04

Add fruits: Fill remaining spaces with red and green grapes, thin pear slices, and pomegranate seeds for color and freshness.

Step 05

Incorporate nuts and dried fruit: Place mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives in small clusters throughout the arrangement.

Step 06

Garnish platter: Decorate with sprigs of rosemary and thyme and optionally add edible flowers to enhance festivity.

Step 07

Add breads and crackers: Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges or in a separate basket for serving.

Step 08

Serve: Present immediately or refrigerate briefly until ready to serve.

Tools Needed

  • Large serving board or platter
  • Wine glass for shaping meat roses
  • Sharp knife
  • Small bowls for nuts, olives, or spreads

Allergy Details

Review all components for potential allergens and talk to your doctor with any questions.
  • Contains dairy, tree nuts (almonds, walnuts), and gluten (baguette, crackers). Use gluten-free alternatives if required.

Nutrition Details (per serving)

This nutritional breakdown is for your information and isn't a substitute for health advice.
  • Total Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 19 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Proteins: 15 g