Delicate prosciutto roses paired with artisan cheeses, fresh fruits, olives, and nuts on a vibrant serving board.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, shaped into quenelles or spoons
→ 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 pitted olives (green and black)
10 - 0.5 cup marinated artichoke hearts, halved
→ Accompaniments
11 - 0.33 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
# Directions:
01 - Roll 2 to 3 slices of prosciutto into loose spirals and gently fan the edges to mimic rose petals. Repeat to create 6 to 8 roses.
02 - Place the prosciutto roses collectively on a large serving board or platter to form a bouquet cluster.
03 - Arrange fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano-Reggiano chunks, and goat cheese quenelles beside the prosciutto roses for visual appeal.
04 - Fold or roll soppressata or salami slices and position them adjacent to the cheeses and prosciutto.
05 - Distribute grapes, halved strawberries, dried apricots, pitted olives, and marinated artichoke hearts evenly to add vibrant color and texture.
06 - Spoon honey or fig preserves into a small bowl and set it on the board as a dipping accompaniment.
07 - Scatter toasted walnuts or Marcona almonds and arrange gluten-free crackers or crostini around the board.
08 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh basil leaves and optional edible flowers to enhance aesthetics.
09 - Offer immediately, allowing guests to create their preferred combinations.
