Charcuterie skewers recipe
Create the perfect party appetizer with charcuterie skewers. Easy to make, versatile, and sure to please everyone! Makes 12 five-inch (12.7 cm) skewers.
Servings: 12 skewers
Equipment
- 12 cocktail skewers about 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Ingredients
- 4 oz creamy Havarti cheese sliced into square cubes
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 1.25 oz basil leaves about 12 large leaves
- 12 pitted green olives drained
- 12 cornichons drained
- 12 mini mozzarella balls
- 12 round slices salami any variety
- Drizzle balsamic glaze aged balsamic vinegar (thick syrupy texture), or honey
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice the Havarti cheese into square cubes. Rinse the cherry tomatoes and set them aside to drain. Pinch off the basil stems and discard. Drain the olives, cornichons, and mozzarella balls, then place each ingredient in individual bowls for easy assembly.
- Thread the skewers: Take one slice of salami, gently fold it in half to form a half-moon shape. Then lift both ends upward to make a bow-tie shape. Thread the folded salami onto a skewer through the center of the bow-tie fold.
- Next, thread a Havarti cheese cube, followed by a mozzarella ball, a cornichon, a green olive, and a basil leaf (fold the leaf in half lengthwise, then roll it up). Finish with a cherry tomato on top.
- Assemble: Repeat the threading process for all the skewers until you’ve used all the ingredients.
- Serve: Arrange the skewers on a charcuterie board or serving plate. Serve with balsamic glaze on the side. Enjoy the skewers at room temperature.
Notes
- Vegetarian skewer example: Pair olives, tomatoes, cornichons, havarti, and basil.
- Omnivore skewer example: Pair olives, mozzarella, cornichons, tomatoes, and salami.
- Make-ahead: Ingredients can be prepped a day ahead. For example, meats and cheeses can be cut, and vegetables washed and dried.
- Assemble the day of: It’s best to assemble the skewers a few hours before serving. Once assembled, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. This helps maintain their freshness and presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewer | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.3mg
