Crimson Tide Chorizo Cherries (Printable Version)

Vibrant blend of spicy chorizo, cherries, and roasted peppers elegantly arranged on crisp crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Red Ingredients

01 - 4.2 oz cured chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
02 - 3.5 oz fresh cherries, pitted and halved
03 - 1 large roasted red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

→ Crackers

05 - 32 plain white crackers (e.g., water crackers, rice crackers)

→ Dressing

06 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tsp balsamic glaze
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the white crackers closely together on a large serving platter, forming a uniform layer.
02 - Create an S-shaped curve over the crackers using overlapping slices of chorizo, red pepper strips, and cherry halves, alternating for color and texture.
03 - Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the arranged ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Top with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes 25 minutes total but looks like you spent your whole afternoon in the kitchen.
  • The spicy chorizo, sweet cherries, and roasted peppers create a flavor conversation that actually works.
  • You can make it vegetarian without losing any of the visual punch.
02 -
  • Don't slice the chorizo too thick, or it'll dominate every bite and throw off the balance of flavors.
  • If your roasted peppers are watery, pat them dry first; excess moisture will soften the crackers within minutes.
03 -
  • The S-curve doesn't have to be perfect—an organic, slightly wobbly line actually looks more appealing than something too geometric.
  • If cherry halves are hard to find, pit whole cherries and halve them yourself; fresh cherries always taste better than jarred.
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