Red White & Blue Appetizers Made Easy With Charcuterie Cups
These Red, White & Blue Charcuterie Cups are a fun, easy way to serve snacks with a patriotic twist.
Perfect for summer gatherings, they’re packed with a mix of sweet and savory favorites—think fresh berries, cheese, meats, and crunchy extras—all arranged in individual servings for easy grabbing.
What I love most is how simple they are to customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand. There’s no cooking involved, just a bit of assembling, which makes them ideal when you’re short on time but still want something festive and delicious.
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Equipment You Will Need
- Measuring cup
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- 9 oz plastic cups
- Star fruit cutter
- Appetizer skewers
Red White & Blue Charcuterie Cups
These Red, White, and Blue Charcuterie Cups are a festive and fun way to serve snacks at patriotic parties. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any summer celebration!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
7 oz bag of trail mix (we used tropical, but you can use whatever you like)
12 slices of salami
1/2 inch thick slice of watermelon – enough to cut (6) 1/2 inch stars out of
1 cup blueberries
3 strawberries, sliced in half
2 oz monterey jack cheese, slices 1/2 inch thick – enough to cut (6) 1/2 inch stars out of
Instructions
- Start by cutting 6 star shapes out of the cheese and watermelon. Then slice the strawberries in half.
- With a skewer handy, fold a slice of salami in half, then in half again. Stick a skewer through the center. Then repeat with a second slice of salami, alternating the position of the fold, so it looks like a “ribbon” of salami.
- Add the watermelon stars onto a skewer, making sure you poke through a “point” in the star first, so that is at the top.
- Add a cracker to the back of each cup.
- Add some trail mix to the 6 cups. Don’t use it all just yet, you will finish in the following steps.
- Set the salami skewer on the right, then the watermelon skewer on the left. Fill in to help secure the skewers with the rest of the trail mix, divided between the 6 cups.
- Now add blueberries to each cup.
- Set a strawberry, cut side up on the left.
- Place the cheese star on top of the blueberries next to the strawberry.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
Step-By-Step Process
These charcuterie cups are perfect for Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or any summer get-together where you want a snack that looks great and travels well. They’re kid-friendly, mess-free, and easy to make ahead. If you like easy-to-share recipes that don’t require much prep, you’ll find more like this on the blog. There’s a whole collection of simple, crowd-pleasing party food ideas waiting for you.
If you’re looking for more festive finger foods, check out these Red White & Blue Shortcake Cups and 4th of July Bomb Pop Cookies—both are colorful and quick to prep.
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