Individual Charcuterie Cups -Jarcuteries
These adorable individual charcuterie cups (affectionately called “jarcuteries”) are the perfect grab-and-go twist on the classic charcuterie board. Packed into small mason jars with meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, nuts, and skewers for easy eating, they’re cute, customizable (try a sweet version with fruits and chocolate!), and ideal for mingling without the mess.
Elevate your next party—or your cozy New Year’s Eve at home—with these charming individual charcuterie cups, lovingly nicknamed “jarcuteries.” Think of them as personal mini charcuterie boards served right in a mason jar!
Charcuterie boards have been hugely popular in recent years (and for good reason—we love them!), but this clever twist makes serving even easier and more fun. Instead of one big shared board, give everyone their own portable cup filled with favorite antipasto treats. Go classic savory with cured meats, cheeses, olives, crackers, nuts, and pickles, or switch it up with a sweet version featuring cookie sticks, fresh fruit, and chocolate.
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Even though we use small 4-ounce mason jars for these appetizers, they’re absolutely packed with delicious goodies and make the perfect companion for any cocktail or wine party.
These jarcuteries are like adorable little personal charcuterie boards—so cute and fun! They’re fuss-free to assemble, perfectly portioned, and guaranteed to impress guests as you ring in the new year. And best of all, they’re easy to put together and won’t break the bank. Trust me, you, your friends, and your family will fall in love with them. Who’s ready to try jarcuteries? 🎉
What you need for individual charcuterie cups
Jarcuterie Ingredients:
- Mixed nuts
- Pecans
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Salami
- Pepperoni
- summer sausage
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Baby Bell Cheese
- Cheddar cheese cubes
- Sweet Gherkin pickles
- Black Olives
- Green Stuffed Olives
- Mini breadsticks
- Chocolate candy squares
- Cookie Sticks
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Grapes
Equipment Needed:
- 4 ounce Mason Jars, (we used these quilted crystal ones)
- Large wooden toothpicks
- Metal Cocktail Picks
- Bamboo Picks
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Create a sturdy base: Start by adding about 3 tablespoons of mixed nuts (like pecans, walnuts, or peanuts) to the bottom of each 4-ounce mason jar. This not only adds crunch and flavor but also stabilizes the skewers so they stand upright without tipping over.
- Vary your skewers for appeal: Use different combinations of ingredients on each skewer or pick—fold salami or pepperoni into quarters for easy stacking, mix meats with cheeses and olives, or create fruit-and-cheese pairings for the sweet version. Aim for 2–3 skewers per jar to provide variety and make every bite exciting.
- Focus on height and color: Arrange taller items like mini breadsticks or cookie sticks toward the back, and layer in colorful elements (bright olives, fresh berries, or grapes) for visual pop. Fill any gaps with extra nuts or fruit to keep everything secure and beautifully presented.
How to make individual charcuterie cups:
- Start building your jarcuteries by adding about 3 tablespoons of mixed nuts to the bottom of each 4-ounce mason jar (you can use just peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or any favorite nut if you prefer).
- This layer of nuts not only adds great flavor and crunch but also creates a stable base to hold your filled skewers or picks upright.
- Gather your favorite jarcuterie ingredients—whether cured meats, cheeses, olives, fruits, or chocolate for a sweet version—along with several wooden skewers or long food picks.
- Cut the cheeses and any summer sausage into bite-sized chunks, and chop other ingredients (like fruits, pickles, or veggies) into easy-to-eat pieces. This makes everything simple to skewer and enjoy straight from the jar!
- Thread your chosen jarcuterie ingredients onto each skewer or pick in fun combinations. For the pepperoni or salami, fold the slices into halves or quarters to make them easier to stack and more visually appealing.
- Keep building more skewers, mixing up the combinations of ingredients for variety—you’ll want about 3 skewers per individual charcuterie cup to make each one feel abundant and exciting.
- Place 2 or 3 loaded antipasto skewers into one of the nut-filled mason jars, then tuck in a few mini breadsticks for extra crunch.
- Finish by adding more nuts around the skewers to fill any gaps and keep everything standing upright and secure.
- For the sweet version of these individual charcuterie cups, create delicious fruit and cheese skewers by threading bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit (like grapes, strawberries, or berries) with cubes of cheese (such as cheddar, brie, or gouda) onto your picks.
- Mix in wafers, chocolate pieces or cookie sticks for extra indulgence!
- Arrange the fruit-and-cheese skewers (or individual picks) in the nut-filled mason jar, then fill any gaps with extra fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries.
- Finish by topping each jar with a piece of dark chocolate for that perfect indulgent touch!
These individual charcuterie cups—or jarcuteries—are the ultimate party upgrade: easy to make, budget-friendly, and endlessly customizable. Whether you go savory with meats, cheeses, and olives or sweet with fruits, chocolate, and cookie sticks, they’re guaranteed to delight your guests and add a touch of elegance to your New Year’s Eve (or any) celebration at home.
Grab some small mason jars and give them a try—you’ll wonder how you ever hosted without them! Cheers to delicious bites and a happy 2026! 🎉
🥣 Recipe
Equipment
- 4 ounce mason jars (we used these quilted crystal ones)
- Large wooden toothpicks
Ingredients
Your Choice of the following
- Mixed nuts
- Pecans
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Salami
- Pepperoni
- summer sausage
- Fresh mozzarella cheese
- Baby Bell Cheese
- Cheddar cheese cubes
- Sweet Gherkin pickles
- Black Olives
- Green Stuffed Olives
- Mini breadsticks or break regular breadsticks into smaller pieces
- Chocolate candy
- Cookie Sticks
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Grapes
Instructions
- Start building your jarcuteries by adding about 3 tablespoons of mixed nuts to the bottom of each 4-ounce mason jar (you can use just peanuts, walnuts, pecans, or any favorite nut if you prefer).*This layer of nuts not only adds great flavor and crunch but also creates a stable base to hold your filled skewers or picks upright.
- Gather your favorite jarcuterie ingredients—whether cured meats, cheeses, olives, fruits, or chocolate for a sweet version—along with several wooden skewers or long food picks.
- Cut the cheeses and any summer sausage into bite-sized chunks, and chop other ingredients (like fruits, pickles, or veggies) into easy-to-eat pieces. This makes everything simple to skewer and enjoy straight from the jar!
- Thread your chosen jarcuterie ingredients onto each skewer or pick in fun combinations. For the pepperoni or salami, fold the slices into halves or quarters to make them easier to stack and more visually appealing.
- Keep building more skewers, mixing up the combinations of ingredients for variety—you’ll want about 3 skewers per individual charcuterie cup to make each one feel abundant and exciting.
- Place 2 or 3 loaded antipasto skewers into one of the nut-filled mason jars, then tuck in a few mini breadsticks for extra crunch.
- Finish by adding more nuts around the skewers to fill any gaps and keep everything standing upright and secure.
- For the sweet version of these individual charcuterie cups, create delicious fruit and cheese skewers by threading bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit (like grapes, strawberries, or berries) with cubes of cheese (such as cheddar, brie, or gouda) onto your picks. Mix in chocolate pieces or cookie sticks for extra indulgence!
- Arrange the fruit-and-cheese skewers (or individual picks) in the nut-filled mason jar, then fill any gaps with extra fresh fruit like blueberries or raspberries. Finish by topping each jar with a piece of dark chocolate for that perfect indulgent touch!
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