Italian Prosciutto Cups
Delight your guests with the savory elegance of Italian Prosciutto Cups, a gourmet appetizer that's as stunning as it is delicious. These crispy prosciutto cups are baked to perfection and filled with a creamy ricotta-Parmesan mixture infused with garlic and herbs, creating the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Topped with fresh basil, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of olive oil, this bite-sized Italian-inspired recipe is bursting with Mediterranean goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, these low-carb, gluten-free marvels are an ideal choice for entertaining or a sophisticated snack. Impress your taste buds with this simple yet refined appetizer that’s guaranteed to steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Prosciutto slices
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
Take 12 slices of prosciutto and carefully press each slice into a cup of the muffin tin, molding it to the shape of the tin to form small cups.
Bake the prosciutto cups in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they become crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes.
While the prosciutto cups are baking, prepare the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Chop the fresh basil leaves finely and slice the cherry tomatoes into halves.
Gently remove the cooled prosciutto cups from the muffin tin and place them on a serving platter.
Fill each prosciutto cup with a spoonful of the ricotta mixture. Top with a few pieces of chopped basil and a half cherry tomato.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top of each filled cup for added flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your elegant Italian appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.8 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
