Festive centerpiece with beautifully arranged meat roses, cheeses, fresh fruits, and nuts for special occasions.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1 small pomegranate, seeds only
12 - 1 pear, thinly sliced
→ Extras & Garnishes
13 - ½ cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts)
14 - ½ cup dried apricots
15 - ¼ 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 for arrangement.
02 - Use a wine glass to drape a slice of meat halfway over the rim, overlap 5 to 7 slices circling the rim, then invert onto the board to release the rose. Repeat with each meat type and arrange roses evenly.
03 - Arrange brie wedges, manchego slices, cheddar cubes, and crumbled goat cheese around the meat roses.
04 - Fill spaces between meats and cheeses with red and green grapes, pear slices, and pomegranate seeds.
05 - Place mixed nuts, dried apricots, and olives in small clusters for enhanced visual appeal.
06 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and optional edible flowers for a festive look.
07 - Place sliced baguette and assorted crackers along platter edges or in a separate basket.
08 - Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly until ready to present.
