Cornucopia Charcuterie Cups Recipe

We’re excited to share a festive recipe for Cornucopia Charcuterie Cups, created by our friend and expert homesteader, Allison from Hillside Homesteader. Allison is known for her knack for blending creativity with seasonal ingredients, and these Cornucopia Charcuterie Cups are no exception. Perfect for holiday entertaining, these individual servings feature an artful mix of meats, cheeses, fruits, and other delicious accompaniments, all presented in charming, edible cornucopia shapes. From Allison’s homestead to your holiday table, these cups are sure to delight your guests—let’s dive in!

Cornucopia Charcuteries Cups

The leaves are changing and there’s no better way to decorate your holiday place settings than with a personal cornucopia filled with the delightful flavors of fall! These individual charcuterie cups are simple and sure to impress your guests. This is an adaptation off of a traditional charcuterie board so you should feel free to mix and match your favorite meats and cheeses and substitute ingredients. I’ve included some ideas in the ingredient list to help get you started.

Ingredients
Crescent Rolls – depending on the size of the cornucopia cups you make, you can typically get 1.5 cornucopias out of one can of crescent rolls you can also substitute crescent rolls with puff pastry
Egg Wash – this gives your dough a gorgeous golden-brown finish
Meats – Prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni
Cheeses – Brie, cheddar, mozzarella and gouda
Fruits – Grapes, figs, tomatoes and apple slices
Nuts – Almonds and walnuts
Breads – Crackers and breadsticks
Herbs – sprigs of Rosemary, basil

Supplies
Cooking Spray – this will help prevent the dough from sticking to the foil molds while baking, allowing it to be easily removed
Tin Foil – This will be used to create the cornucopia shape that the crescent dough will be wrapped around
Parchment Paper
Festive hors d’oeuvre toothpicks (optional)

Step-by-Step Assembly
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2: Begin by shaping the tin foil into a cone shape. This will be how your cornucopia keeps its shape during the baking process. Once they are fully baked and cooled, aluminum foil will be removed to reveal a cup to place the charcuterie into. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
Step 3: Roll out the crescent roll dough and slice into long 1 inch strips. Gently wrap the crescent roll dough around the cone shaped aluminum foil.
Step 4: Gently brush the tops of your dough with egg wash.
Step 5: Bake at 375 for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. When done, carefully remove the inner pieces of the foil from the cones.
Step 6: Use the festive toothpicks to skewer your meats and cheeses. Place those into the cones and add your fruits and nuts of choice. Decorate with fresh basil or a sprig of rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for Success
Balance: Maintain a balance of flavors and textures to keep the charcuterie interesting.
Variety: Use a variety of colors and shapes to make the presentation visually appealing.
Freshness: Ensure all ingredients are fresh to maintain quality and taste.

Creating a cornucopia charcuterie cup is not only about assembling delicious food but also about celebrating the beauty of the harvest season. Enjoy the process and the delightful reactions from your guests!