Make Your Own Valentine's Day Charcuterie Roses With Nothing But A Champagne Flute
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, which means countless people are wondering what to buy their partners. And what could be more thoughtful than the always-reliable gift for any occasion: food?
In 2022, Americans were expected to drop $175.41 each, on average, for Valentine's Day gifts (per The Street). While a box of chocolates is a classic choice, you may want to consider making a charcuterie board instead. Charcuterie boards are usually filled with a variety of different cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and other assorted appetizers and snacks, making them a good choice for someone who isn't a fan of overly sweet snacks. They're also perfect for a couple who wants to enjoy a light gourmet meal in the privacy of their home.
Although you don't have to spend a lot of money making your charcuterie board, you can add a bit of romantic flair by making "salami roses."
How do you make charcuterie roses?
Although the idea may bring to mind trying to stick slices of pepperoni and smoked sausage together into a flower shape, the method of making these meaty little flowers is actually very easy.
As Tanya Home Inspo explains in a Facebook Reel, all you need for charcuterie roses is a Champagne flute. Take your slice of pepperoni, salami, or other thin-sliced meat and drape it over the rim of the glass. Then, fold it down, letting the meat remain both inside and outside the glass. Take another piece of meat and overlap it on top of the first piece in the same manner. Do this until the entire rim of the glass is draped in meat. Place the glass in the refrigerator or freezer until the ring of meat becomes cohesive enough to stick together. Then, slide the meat ring off the glass — if done correctly, it should resemble a blooming rose in shape. If you want your "rose" to be bigger, simply overlap more pieces of salami or pepperoni onto the first layer.
According to Sargento, a similar method can be used to make roses with very thin slices of cheese. However, it requires a bit more careful placement and folding.