Tudor Rose Salami Cheese (Printable)

Elegant floral design with salami slices and a central yellow cheese for stylish appetizers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheese

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - On a serving plate, place five salami slices in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping to create a symmetrical floral shape.
02 - Position the round slice of yellow cheese in the center, partially covering the overlapping edges of the salami to resemble the rose's button.
03 - Adjust salami petals to maintain symmetry and enhance visual appeal.
04 - Present immediately, ideal as part of a charcuterie or appetizer platter.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes flat and requires zero cooking skill, just the confidence to arrange things prettily.
  • People assume you spent effort on it, when really you're just folding salami into a circle and dropping cheese in the middle.
  • It photographs beautifully without trying, making it the quiet hero of any charcuterie board or party spread.
02 -
  • Symmetry is everything—if your petals aren't evenly spaced, the whole thing reads as "tried but missed" instead of "intentional art."
  • Slightly overlapping the salami keeps them from flopping over and makes the rose feel secure and structured.
  • Room-temperature cheese will be too soft and lose its defined button shape, so keep it cold until the very last second.
03 -
  • Slice your cheese with a warm knife for clean edges, then chill it immediately so the shape holds when you place it.
  • The salami petals should feel like they could float away but somehow stay put—that slight tension is what makes it look intentional and alive.
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