• General Skewers: For each skewer, thread one type of item—fruit, cheese, meat, or vegetables—onto a separate toothpick. For example, thread a piece of fruit on one skewer, a piece of cheese and meat on another, and vegetables on a third. Prepare as many skewers as you need for the number of charcuterie cups you plan to make.
• Salami Skewers: To prepare the salami skewers, fold each slice of salami in half, and then fold it in half again to create a quarter round. Then, fold each end of the quartered salami in opposite directions to form a zigzag shape. Thread this zigzagged salami onto a skewer.

Assemble the Individualized Charcuterie Cups:

• Loosely ball up a napkin and gently press it into the bottom of each cup. Leave some space and air in the napkin to elevate the ingredients above it.
• Place one of each of the three prepared skewers into each cup.
• Tuck in a slice of each color of bell pepper alongside the skewers.
• Add a few pretzel twists to each cup. If you plan to serve later, add all the ingredients except the pretzels. Add the pretzels just before serving to prevent them from becoming soft.
• Serve immediately or loosely cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.