(Family Features) When gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays, the main course is often front and center, but every great host or hostess knows it’s not always the star of the show. Kick off the evening with effortless, crowd-pleasing party bites that will impress your guests and set the tone for a memorable night.
These artisan meats and cheeses can be enjoyed on their own alongside olives, nuts, bread and your favorite jam for a quick and easy holiday snack board. And they shine in culinary treasures like Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey or Grana Padano and Nutmeg Cheese Puffs that feed the soul and warm the heart.
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Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey
Yield: 3 toasts (6 halves)
3 large slices thick-cut sourdough bread
1 container (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Hot honey
6 slices (3 ounces) Prosciutto di Parma PDO
In toaster oven, toast bread to desired doneness. Set aside. In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat ricotta until whipped and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon ricotta onto each toast evenly. Drizzle each with hot honey, as desired. Top each with two slices prosciutto.
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Source: Enjoy, It’s from Europe
