Dinner

Breakfast Charcuterie Cups with Prosciutto, Cantaloup, Berries, and Mini Sweet Treats Recipe

Byluca Carter January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

Introduction

Breakfast Charcuterie Cups are a delightful and colorful way to start your day with a mix of sweet, savory, and fresh flavors. These individual cups are perfect for gatherings or a weekend treat, combining fruit, cheese, and pastries in a convenient, bite-sized presentation.

A woman's hand with a gold ring and light pink nail polish is holding a white paper cone decorated with blue floral patterns. Inside the cone, there is a small glazed cinnamon roll sitting at the front, surrounded by two orange melon balls on each side. To the left, a rolled piece of ham rests on green leafy herb leaves. Behind the cinnamon roll, there is a small round powdered sugar donut and a bright red raspberry. Two twisted breadsticks rise vertically from the back of the cone. The cone also contains fruit skewers with dark blueberries and blackberries, each topped with a small shiny silver bead. The background is a white marbled texture and slightly out of focus, showing more cones of the same type in the distance. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

6 slices Prosciutto
18 cantaloupe balls

6 Cuties (small mandarins)
6 crunchy granola bars, broken into pieces

6 mini Brie bites or Babybel cheese
Blackberries (amount as desired)

Raspberries (amount as desired)
Blueberries (amount as desired)
12 donut holes

6 mini cinnamon rolls
12 cheese straws
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Begin by placing one Cutie, some granola pieces, and a mini Brie bite or Babybel cheese into each cup to form the base layer.
Step 2: Prepare the prosciutto and cantaloupe skewers by laying each prosciutto slice flat and folding it into thirds lengthwise, then rolling it loosely into a spiral shape.
Step 3: Thread the prosciutto spiral onto a skewer along with three cantaloupe balls and a fresh mint leaf to add freshness and color.

Step 4: Assemble each skewer with additional berries such as blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries as desired, and place the skewers into the cups.
Step 5: Finish assembling the cups by tucking in cheese straws, donut holes, and mini cinnamon rolls around the skewers, garnishing with extra fresh mint for a vibrant look.

Tips & Variations

For a dairy-free option, substitute the Brie or Babybel cheese with your favorite nut-based cheese or omit it altogether.

Use other seasonal fruits like strawberries or grapes to customize the cups to your liking.
Swap the prosciutto for other cured meats such as salami or turkey slices for different flavors.
Make it sweeter by adding a small drizzle of honey over the fruit and granola before serving.

Storage

These charcuterie cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Keep the skewers separate if possible to maintain freshness and assemble just before serving. Reheat mini cinnamon rolls gently if desired.

How to Serve

A white cup with blue floral patterns is filled with several colorful layers of food. At the front, there is a small cinnamon roll with white icing, showing its spiral shape and golden-brown texture. Behind it, there are two orange melon balls and a twisted orange pastry stick standing up tall. Next to the melon balls, thinly rolled slices of pink meat rest on green leaves. Skewers with shiny blackberries and blueberries add height and color on top, resting beside a powdered white doughnut hole and a bright red raspberry. A woman's hand with a gold ring and light pink nails holds the cup from the bottom against a soft white marbled background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these charcuterie cups ahead of time?

Yes, you can prep most ingredients a day ahead, but it’s best to assemble the cups shortly before serving to keep the granola crunchy and the fresh fruits vibrant.

What can I use if I don’t have cantaloupe balls?

If you don’t have a melon baller or cantaloupe, you can substitute with cubed cantaloupe or use other bite-sized fruits like honeydew or watermelon cubes.