Victorian Tea Salami Roses (Printable)

Elegant salami and pepperoni folded into rose shapes, served in teacups with fresh herbs and floral accents.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 18 large, thin slices salami
02 - 18 large, thin slices pepperoni

→ Garnishes

03 - 6 small porcelain teacups
04 - Fresh basil leaves or baby arugula, optional
05 - Edible flowers such as pansies or violets, optional

→ Board Accompaniments (optional)

06 - Assorted crackers
07 - Mild cheeses like brie or havarti
08 - Grapes or berries

# Directions:

01 - Arrange 6 thinly sliced salami pieces in a slightly overlapping line on a clean surface, each covering approximately one-third of the previous slice. Roll tightly from one end into a spiral, stand upright, and gently loosen 'petals' to mimic a rose.
02 - Repeat the arrangement and rolling technique with 6 slices of pepperoni to create a pepperoni rose.
03 - Create a total of three salami and three pepperoni roses by repeating the previous steps.
04 - Optionally line the base of each porcelain teacup with a fresh basil leaf or baby arugula for added visual appeal.
05 - Place each salami or pepperoni rose upright inside a teacup, adjusting the petals to resemble a full, natural bloom.
06 - Optionally tuck a small edible flower into the side of each rose for decorative enhancement.
07 - Arrange the filled teacups on a serving board surrounded by optional crackers, cheeses, and fresh fruit accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressively fancy but takes just 25 minutes—perfect for when you want people to think you spent hours.
  • The presentation in teacups instantly transforms a charcuterie moment into genuine conversation starter territory.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about rolling these, almost meditative once you find your rhythm.
02 -
  • The meat needs to be genuinely thin and pliable—if your slices are even slightly too thick, they'll crack as you roll them, and that beautiful spiral will fall apart.
  • Cold meat rolls more easily and holds its shape better, so if your salami and pepperoni have been sitting out, pop them in the fridge for 10 minutes before you start.
  • The moment you stand that spiral upright and start loosening the petals is where the magic happens—take your time here, and don't be afraid to gently pull those outer edges out further than feels natural.
03 -
  • The thickness of your meat is everything—ask your deli counter for thin slices, and if they seem too thin, that's actually perfect.
  • If a rose starts to unravel as you're working, just rewrap it gently; meat doesn't remember its previous shape, so don't stress about a failed attempt.
  • Edible flowers aren't just decoration—they signal that this is a thoughtfully composed appetizer, not just charcuterie hastily arranged.
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