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Christmas Charcuterie Cups

Christmas charcuterie cups layer sharp cheddar, pepper jack, salami, fruit, olives, and crackers in individual clear cups. Rosemary sprigs add a festive touch, and assembling them no more than 1 hour ahead helps keep the crackers sturdy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz sharp cheddar cut into 12 cubes
  • 12 oz pepper jack cut into 12 cubes
  • 24 slices Genoa salami thin
  • 24 seedless red grapes
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 12 green olives pitted, drained
  • 24 crackers sturdy
  • 12 sprigs fresh rosemary small

Equipment

  • 12 9-ounce cups

Method
 

  1. Rinse and dry the grapes and cherry tomatoes, and pat the drained olives dry.
  2. Set out 12 clear 9-ounce cups and divide the cheddar, pepper jack, salami, grapes, tomatoes, olives, and crackers among them, placing two crackers in each cup.
  3. Tuck one rosemary sprig into each cup.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until serving; assemble no more than 1 hour ahead for the best cracker texture.

Notes

For the best cracker texture, assemble no more than 1 hour ahead. Keep covered and refrigerated; assembled cups are best within 2 days, and freezing is not recommended. Use sturdy gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.