Name: Assorted Italian Appetizers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 pitas, about 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil; 3 oz (85 g) Gorgonzola cheese, softened; 3 tbsp (45 ml) 35% heavy cream; 1 pear, cored, cut into 24 pieces, drizzled with lemon juice; 1/2 cup (50 g) toasted walnuts; 4 figs, each cut into 6 wedges; 1 tsp (5 ml) honey; 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) mascarpone cheese, softened; 6 thin prosciutto slices, each cut into 4 pieces; 24 arugula leaves; 2 tbsp (30 ml) tomato paste; 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 24 thin slices white mushroom; 24 thin slices pepperoni or dried sausage; 24 thin slices cocktail bocconcini cheese; 24 small strips green bell pepper

Preparation

Pita Crisps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Split the pitas in half to obtain 4 discs. Using a round 2-inch (5 cm) cookie cutter, cut out smaller discs from the bread. Keep the trimmings for another use. Place the discs on the prepared sheet. Drizzle with the oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 6 minutes or until they begin to brown. Let cool, then garnish with your choice of toppings below.
Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Topping
- Place the blue cheese and cream in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth. Spread the mixture onto the pita crisps. Top with the pear and walnuts.
Fig and Prosciutto Topping
- In a bowl, gently toss the figs with the honey and oil. Spoon the mascarpone onto the pita crisps. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Gently fold the prosciutto and place onto the cheese. Top with the figs and arugula.
Deluxe Mini Pizza Topping
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the pitas on the prepared sheet. In a small bowl, combine the tomato paste, oil, vinegar, oregano and garlic. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Spread the sauce onto the pitas. Garnish with the toppings. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Assorted Italian Appetizers

Categories

Ingredients

Pita Crisps

Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Topping

Figs and Prosciutto Topping

Deluxe Mini Pizza Topping

Preparation

Pita Crisps

Blue Cheese, Pear and Walnut Topping

Fig and Prosciutto Topping

Deluxe Mini Pizza Topping

Personal Note

To help you with this recipe

RICARDO Silicone Baking Mat