Cured meat appetizers quartet

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Appetizer
8 servings
Very Easy
1 h 8 m

Homemade is a must for an even better appetizer! Here we offer you 4 ultra-easy recipes to make with cured meat. Use either bresaola or prosciutto to add that little salty touch that makes all the difference in this appetizer. 3 recipes will require no cooking: wraps, skewers, and rolls. For the last one, the baked filo pastry in the shape of a cone will delight you with a fresh cheese filling :-) Follow the step-by-step instructions for these 4 festive ideas and feel free to let us know in the comments which one is your favorite :-)

Ingredients

8

Cured meat cones:

Cured meat rolls:

Cured meat wraps:

Cured meat skewers:

Materials

  • Wooden skewers

Preparation

Preparation1 hour
Cook time8 min
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 1Cured meat cones:
    Layer the filo pastry sheets and cut them into 4 quarters. Stack them and trim the rounded edges to form triangles.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 2Brush each triangle of filo pastry with olive oil. Fold them into cones, following the technique shown in the video below.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 3Place the cones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 8 minutes at 350°F (180°C). They should be golden brown.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 4Mix the cream cheese with 5 slices of dried beef cut into small pieces, the minced shallot, chopped basil, and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 5Fill each cone with this mixture using a piping bag. Chop the last slice of dried beef into small pieces and sprinkle them on top of the visible cream.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 6Cured meat rolls:
    On each slice of bresaola, spread a generous layer of cream cheese on 1/3.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 7In the center of this layer, place some chopped chives.
    Roll the slice onto itself.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 8Cured meat wraps:
    Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each tortilla.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 9Sprinkle with arugula leaves, and place 2 slices of prosciutto on each tortilla.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 10Roll them tightly.
    Cut your wraps into pieces.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 11Cured meat skewers:
    In a bowl, place the mini mozzarella balls, add a bit of olive oil and chopped basil. Mix well.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 12Skewer a mozzarella ball. Add a piece of prosciutto, and a piece of sun-dried tomato.
  • Cured meat appetizers quartet - Preparation step 13Repeat again, finishing with the sun-dried tomato.
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