A new appetizer, the polenta crostini with speck and walnut cream is very good and tasty, and we can also make it with ready-made pre-cooked polenta found at the supermarket!
Polenta is an ancient food, a poor peasant food made from cornmeal, and it emerged only in the 15th century AD after the introduction of corn into Europe.
If you prefer to cook polenta, the time will be much longer, and the quantities for 8 people are approximately 1 quart of water, salt as needed, and 1 cup of yellow polenta flour.
With polenta flour, many desserts can also be prepared and among the many, I recommend the AMOR POLENTA OR SWEET OF VARESE!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Grill
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 package ready-made pre-cooked polenta
- 1.75 oz walnut kernels
- 2.8 oz sliced speck
- 5.3 oz spreadable cheese
- as needed chives
- as needed salt
Tools
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- Non-stick Baking Trays
- Bowls
- Cutting Boards
- Knives
Steps
1) First, I prepare the polenta and let it cool in a container from which it is then possible to make rectangular slices or 1.6-inch squares.
2) I toast the single servings of cooked polenta on the grill or a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes.
3) For the walnut cream, in a bowl, I put the spreadable cheese I’ve chosen and add the chopped walnut kernels, adding a pinch of salt.
4) I finely chop the chives and add them to the creamy mixture.
5) I turn on the oven grill.
6) On each slice of toasted polenta, I put a spoonful of walnut cream and a slice of speck.
7) I arrange them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for a few minutes, just enough to see the cured meat color.
8) The polenta crostino with walnut cream and speck is a tasty and very easy appetizer to make and serve to our guests!
Enjoy your meal!
Annalisa
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Annalisa says…
1) I chose to make the walnut cream with spreadable cheese (Philadelphia, Exquisa, etc.), but it will also be delicious with ricotta, mascarpone, or robiola… as always, the choice is yours based on your tastes!
2) Instead of walnuts, we can put a fine chop of sun-dried tomatoes or a mix of aromatic herbs like parsley and basil in the cheese creamy foam!
