Quartet of cured-meat appetizers

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Appetizer
Very Easy
1 h 8 m
917 Kcal

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

Ingredients

8

Bresaola cones:

Bresaola rolls:

Prosciutto appetizer wraps:

Prosciutto appetizer skewers:

Materials

  • Small wooden skewers

Preparation

Preparation1 hour
Cook time8 min
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - 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.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 2Brush each triangle of filo pastry with olive oil. Fold them into cones, following the technique shown in the video below.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - 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.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 4Mix the cream cheese with 5 slices of bresaola cut into small pieces, the minced shallot, chopped basil, and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 5Fill each cone with this mixture using a piping bag. Chop the last slice of bresaola into small pieces and sprinkle them over the exposed cream cheese.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 6Bresaola rolls:
    Spread a generous layer of cream cheese over one-third of each slice of bresaola.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 7Place some chopped chives in the center of this layer.
    Roll up the slice.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 8Prosciutto appetizer wraps:
    Spread 2 tablespoons of cream cheese on each tortilla.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 9Sprinkle with arugula leaves, and place 2 slices of prosciutto on each tortilla.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 10Roll them tightly.
    Cut your wraps into pieces.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 11Cured meat skewers:
    In a bowl, place the mini mozzarella balls, add a bit of olive oil and chopped basil. Mix well.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 12Skewer a mozzarella ball. Add a piece of prosciutto and a piece of sun-dried tomato.
  • Quartet of Cured-Meat Appetizers - Preparation step 13Repeat again, finishing with the sun-dried tomato.

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FAQ ❓

What types of meat can you use for these appetizers?

You can use bresaola or prosciutto to add a salty touch to your recipes.
Preparation takes about 1 hour, followed by 8 minutes of baking for the cones.
They are best eaten fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
Yes, you can replace the meat with grilled vegetables or vegetarian alternatives such as tofu or cheese.
Dips such as hummus or tzatziki, along with raw vegetables, go perfectly with these cured-meat appetizers.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 917Kcal
  • Carbo: 16.9g
  • Total fat: 63g
  • Saturated fat: 35.4g
  • Proteins: 67.4g
  • Fibers: 1.5g
  • Sugar: 3.2g
  • ProPoints: 24
  • SmartPoints: 31
Nutritional information for 1 serving (369g)
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