How to Make a Charcuterie Bouquet for Entertaining

Just when you thought charcuterie couldn’t get any cuter (or tastier!), along comes the Charcuterie Bouquet. These edible bouquets are great for special occasions, holidays, and even as a weekend snack board. 

I’m beginning to think I would rather have charcuterie flowers and an edible bouquet versus the real deal. What about you? Not only are these absolutely stunning, but they’re also easy to make, great for parties, and so delicious.  

Create an easy Charcuterie Bouquet for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day celebrations. It’s also a fun addition to birthday parties and bridal or baby showers. Any time is a good time for meat and cheese, am I right?!

If you don’t have a large enough board or you’re going to serve the bouquets at a party, grab some butcher paper and stretch it across the table instead. This technique is increasingly popular when there are larger crowds, like at weddings and corporate events. 

Charcuterie has morphed into more than just meats and cheeses – there are tons of different versions. So be sure to check out my breakfast board, the Thanksgiving charcuterie board I made last year, and my dessert boards for Halloween and July 4th. I’ve even made a patriotic themed snack board and a charcuterie pinata ball.

Ingredients for Charcuterie Bouquets

Breadsticks – the long and skinny kind

Fresh rosemary sprigs

Salami – you will need at least 6-8 pieces to make each rose

Provolone cheese – make sure they are thinly sliced

Prosciutto

Colby and pepper jack cheese cubes 

Strawberries

Pineapple chunks – we are using canned but you could also use fresh

Olives – grab black and green. Having both also adds more color and variety to the board.

Mixed nuts

Andes mints 

Other items needed: 

Ribbon – we will tie the bouquet together with the ribbon

Tall narrow glass for making salami roses 

Cheeseboard or large serving tray

Butcher paper if using 

How To Make A Charcuterie Bouquet

Bundle the breadsticks together and place them at the bottom of the board. These are going to be the “flower stems”.

Add the fresh rosemary to the center of the breadsticks, and tie everything together with a piece of ribbon. 

Make the salami roses by folding each slice around the rim of a champagne flute. Flip them upside down to transfer them to the board, placing at the top of the stems. See our full step-by-step tutorial with pictures for making salami roses if you need more help. Repeat steps until you’ve made 3 or 4 meat roses.

Roll a half slice of provolone tightly, then roll the other half around it. Place these in the center of the salami roses.

Roll Prosciutto tightly and place it randomly on the board.

Add the rest of the ingredients around the bouquet, filling any holes with smaller ingredients. Place the candy and nuts around the edges. 

Tips for Making 

• Keep the salami cold until you are ready to make the roses. 
• Use other circle-shaped meat such as turkey, pepperoni, or ham to make meat roses. 
• Use air fried bacon twists in place of the breadsticks for a low-carb option.
• For more of a leafy look, you could line the board with kale before making the bouquet. 
• Make the meat roses ahead of time if needed and store them in the fridge. 
• You can also skewer the ingredients to make single-serving easier, or skewer and wrap the bottom in a butcher paper, similar to what you see when you buy a bouquet from the store. 
• Substitute your favorite ingredients if you prefer. 
• Additional flower shapes can be made with strawberry centers and pineapple chunk petals, olive centers, and cheese cube petals, etc.

More Additions For Your Charcuterie Boards

• Crescent Roll Quiche Cups
• How to Make Bacon Roses
• Creamy Whipped Feta Dip {4 Ingredients}
• How to Make Salami Roses
• Baked Brie with Cranberries and Walnuts
• Red White and Blue Oreo Balls

**Save the Charcuterie Bouquet for Later**