Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printable)

A stunning flower-shaped appetizer with salami petals encircling a round slice of yellow cheese.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 5 slices salami, each approximately 2.5–3 inches in diameter

→ Cheese

02 - 1 small round slice yellow cheese (Gouda or Cheddar), about 1.25–1.5 inches diameter and 0.2 inches thick

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place five salami slices in a circular pattern on a serving plate, slightly overlapping to form a symmetrical floral shape.
02 - Set the round slice of yellow cheese in the center of the salami circle, covering the overlapping edges to create the rose's button.
03 - Modify the arrangement of salami petals to ensure an even, visually appealing symmetry.
04 - Present immediately as part of a charcuterie or appetizer platter.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour on it when you spent literally ten minutes, which never gets old at a gathering.
  • No cooking involved means you can make this while chatting with guests or while your oven handles the main event.
02 -
  • If your salami is too cold from the fridge, it'll be stiff and stubborn to arrange—let it sit out for five minutes first so it has just enough flexibility to curve naturally.
  • The cheese needs to be firm enough to hold its shape but not so thick that it overwhelms the delicate proportions of the flower; a half-centimeter is genuinely the sweet spot.
03 -
  • If you're making these ahead for a party, assemble them on a covered plate in the fridge and pull them out ten minutes before guests arrive—they'll taste fresher and look crisper.
  • A round cookie cutter or biscuit cutter makes shaping the cheese slice perfectly easy, though a steady hand with a small knife works just as well.
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