Delicate prosciutto roses paired with artisan cheeses, fruits, nuts, and honey for a beautiful starter.
# What You Need:
→ Charcuterie
01 - 6.3 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
02 - 3.5 oz sliced soppressata or salami
→ Cheese
03 - 4.2 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
04 - 4.2 oz wedge of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, broken into chunks
05 - 3.5 oz creamy goat cheese, formed into quenelles or small scoops
→ Fruits & Vegetables
06 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved
08 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
09 - 0.5 cup mixed olives (green and black), pitted
10 - 0.5 cup marinated artichoke hearts, halved
→ Accompaniments
11 - 0.3 cup honey or fig preserves
12 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts or Marcona almonds
13 - 3.5 oz gluten-free crackers or crostini
14 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
15 - Edible flowers (optional), for decoration
# Steps:
01 - Roll 2 to 3 slices of prosciutto into loose spirals, then gently fan the edges to mimic rose petals. Repeat until 6 to 8 roses are formed.
02 - Place the prosciutto roses clustered together on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Artfully arrange mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano chunks, and goat cheese quenelles beside the prosciutto roses.
04 - Fold or roll soppressata or salami slices and situate them near the cheeses for visual appeal.
05 - Distribute grapes, strawberries, dried apricots, olives, and artichoke hearts evenly to create a balanced palette of colors and flavors.
06 - Spoon honey or fig preserves into a small bowl and set it on the board.
07 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts or Marcona almonds and lay out gluten-free crackers or crostini around the board.
08 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh basil leaves and optional edible flowers for a vibrant, floral finish.
09 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to assemble their own bites.
