Elegant meat roses with assorted cheeses, fruits, and nuts create a festive and colorful centerpiece for holiday occasions.
# 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 - Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
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
# Directions:
01 - Select a large round serving board or platter and place it on a flat surface.
02 - Drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim of a wine glass. Overlap additional slices around the rim until 5 to 7 slices are used. Invert the glass gently onto the board to release the meat rose. Repeat for each meat variety, arranging roses evenly across the board.
03 - Position the Brie wedges, Manchego slices, Cheddar cubes, and crumbled goat cheese artistically around the meat roses.
04 - Fill gaps between meats and cheeses with red and green grapes, thinly sliced pear, and pomegranate seeds to add color and freshness.
05 - Distribute mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives in small clusters throughout the arrangement for texture and visual interest.
06 - Decorate the board with fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs along with optional edible flowers for an elegant holiday touch.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges of the board or serve them in a separate basket nearby.
08 - Present immediately or refrigerate briefly to maintain freshness before serving.
