Parmesan Lollipops, a super simple finger food, perfect to serve as an appetizer or for a holiday aperitif. A super simple and tasty recipe, which is prepared in just a few minutes. Given the season, I thought of making this finger food with Christmas cookie cutters, but you can use others as well. A very cute idea, also perfect as a placeholder on the table and to make with the little ones at home. Francesca and Giorgia aren’t so little anymore, but they still love getting their hands dirty with me when the opportunity arises. The Christmas season is just one of these times. In addition to Parmesan, I also used various spices and seeds, but you can change or omit them if you prefer. You will need Christmas cookie cutters and toothpicks. Now, let’s go into the kitchen together, because the Christmas Parmesan Lollipops will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year
Ingredients
- 0.7 oz grated Parmesan
- sesame seeds (to taste)
- poppy seeds (to taste)
- chopped pistachios (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
Tools
- Baking Pan
- Molds Christmas
- Toothpicks
- Parchment Paper
Steps
To prepare the Parmesan lollipops, first grate the Parmesan. Then cover a baking pan with parchment paper and place the Christmas cookie cutters. I used star-shaped ones, but you can get creative based on your taste and preferences.
Then distribute a thin layer of grated cheese in the molds, making sure it is distributed in all corners. Press lightly with your fingers and lift the mold. Place a toothpick in the center of each lollipop and add a little more cheese to secure the toothpick. Then sprinkle the surface of the lollipops with various spices and seeds.
Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F in static mode for 5 minutes, or until the surface becomes slightly golden. Arrange the lollipops in small glasses and serve on the table.
Storage and tips for Parmesan lollipops
This finger food can be prepared in advance and stored in a cool, dry place for 1 or 2 days in a container with a lid.
FAQ for Parmesan Lollipops
What can I substitute for Parmesan?
Alternatively, you can use grated Pecorino cheese, but be careful as it is already very salty. Therefore, I recommend adding few spices.
