Beautiful Italian-Style Charcuterie Platter with Creamy Cheese Center
This elegant charcuterie platter is a show-stopping appetizer for parties, holidays, and special gatherings. Featuring beautifully folded deli ham, savory salami roses, crisp fresh vegetables, and a creamy cheese centerpiece, this colorful arrangement turns simple deli favorites into an impressive edible centerpiece.
Categories: SNACKS
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Ingredients
- 12 oz thinly sliced beef salami
- 1 lb thinly sliced deli beef ham
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 8 oz fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Cooking Instructions
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Place the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
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Wash and thoroughly dry the cucumbers, sugar snap peas, and cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumbers into thin, even rounds. Toss the snap peas with a little olive oil until lightly coated.
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Arrange thinly sliced salami around the entire outer edge of the platter, slightly overlapping each slice to create a continuous decorative border.
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Arrange the fresh green snap peas in four small clusters, placing one cluster near each corner of the platter.
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Thinly slice the cucumber and arrange the slices in decorative overlapping fans at the top, bottom, and along both sides of the platter.
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Take the ham slices and fold each one loosely into a cone shape. Arrange them in overlapping circular rows inside the salami border, leaving an open space in the center.
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Place the creamy white mixture in the center of the platter, shaping it into a generous rounded mound.
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Arrange the cherry tomatoes in small decorative clusters between the folded ham and green vegetables.
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Fold and roll several salami slices together to create decorative roses. Place them at the top, bottom, and sides of the platter.
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Use thin cucumber strips rolled into small spirals to decorate the top of the creamy centerpiece.
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Adjust the salami, ham, cucumber, and snap peas to create a balanced floral arrangement. Keep the platter refrigerated until ready to serve.
Chef notes
Use thinly sliced deli meats because they fold more easily and create a beautiful decorative appearance. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth and fluffy consistency. Pat cucumbers and washed vegetables completely dry to prevent excess moisture from collecting on the platter. Use a small glass or bowl to help shape salami roses into neat decorative flowers. For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning, lemon zest, or a little Dijon mustard to the creamy cheese mixture. Prepare the vegetables and cheese mixture in advance, but assemble the platter close to serving time for the freshest presentation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
