Easy Prosciutto Appetizer Recipes

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Easy Prosciutto Appetizer Recipes

Here are two elegant and easy prosciutto appetizer recipes, fresh and delicious!

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Paige

Cost: $15-$25.00

Equipment

1 large, non-stick skillet
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
paring knife

Ingredients

For the Asparagus Appetizer
1 pound Asparagus, washed and trimmed As thick as possible.
2½ ounces Boursin Cheese
1½-2 teaspoons Cream or milk See note
4-6 slices Prosciutto, sliced in half lengthwise
For Toast Appetizer
6-8 slices Toasted baguette or store bought parmesan crisps See note
2½ ounces Boursin Cheese
4-6 slices Prosciutto, sliced in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon Honey, for drizzling
2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, for garnish

Instructions

To Make the Asparagus Appetizer:
Trim the bottom woody ends off the asparagus, then rinse with water.
Blanch the asparagus by adding the bunch to a large skillet with a half cup of water and big pinch of salt. There should be enough water to barely cover the asparagus. Bring to the boil over medium-high heat for about two minutes.
Have an ice bath ready, which is a shallow bowl big enough to hold the asparagus spears, filled with water and a handful of ice cubes.
Transfer the cooked asparagus to the ice bath for a couple of minutes, then drain and pat dry completely with a paper towel.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Boursin cheese and a teaspoon of cream or milk. If it's still hard to stir, add another half a teaspoon.
To assemble, smear a rounded teaspoon on the bottom half of the asparagus stalk, then wrap a half piece of prosciutto around it, letting the cheese act as a glue to hold it in place. Repeat with the remaining cheese and prosciutto.
You'll use about half of the Boursin cheese for the asparagus, the other half for the prosciutto toasts.
To Make the Toast Appetizer:
Use long, thin parmesan crisp crackers, or make your own by thinly slicing a baguette, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese then lightly broiling until just golden.
Let the prepared Boursin cheese mixture sit a room temperature for 10-20 minutes so it's easy to spread, then smear a rounded teaspoon (or more) onto each toast.
Top with a piece of prosciutto, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme.

Notes

Adding a little bit of milk or cream to the Boursin cheese will help it soften into a more spreadable form. Start with a teaspoon, then another half teaspoon if needed.
Use long, thin parmesan crisp crackers, or make your own by thinly slicing a baguette, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese then lightly broil.

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