CROSTINI WITH BASTARDO DEL GRAPPA AND PEAR. Bastardo del Grappa is a traditional cheese from Veneto, I like using quality Italian cheeses. It has this particular name because it is an intermediate processing between Asiago Pressato and Asiago d’Allevo. It has an intense, pleasant taste, and never spicy, perfect to use with some types of fruit, like pippin apples, pear, and berries.
Great on crostini for fresh and slightly alternative combinations. Perfect as an aperitif or appetizer, to enjoy with friends, or unexpected guests. Quick and very easy to prepare, everyone will like them, they are really very tasty. I really love appetizers, I hope to be able to offer you a variety. Here, besides pear, I used ham and salad, but there can be many variations, experiment
Here are other delicious appetizers:
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Energy 246.16 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 22.39 (g) of which sugars 3.86 (g)
- Proteins 13.02 (g)
- Fat 11.86 (g) of which saturated 5.73 (g)of which unsaturated 3.59 (g)
- Fibers 2.29 (g)
- Sodium 686.55 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 108 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for crostini with bastardo del grappa and pear
- baguette (6 slices)
- 3.5 oz cooked ham
- 7 oz cheese (bastardo del grappa)
- 2 pear (diced)
- 5 oz mixed salad
- jars mayonnaise
Tools
- Knife MasterChef 525517 Set of 5, paring, slicing, chef's, Bread and Chef's Knife, Stainless Steel, Non-stick Coating, Ergonomic Handles, Stainless Steel
- Tray com-four® 2X Wooden Serving Tray – Vintage Tray in Different Sizes – Modern Lacquered White Style and Shabby Chic Charred Effect (30×30 + 25×25)
Steps for crostini with bastardo del grappa and pear
Cut the bread into slices about 0.4 inches thick. Place them in a baking sheet and toast at 212°F for 5/6 minutes. They should not be too dry.
Cut the cheese and the pear into chunks. Wash the mixed salad and dry it with a cloth. Roll up the ham slices.
Take the slices of bread, spread the mayonnaise, add the salad, rolled-up ham, and a bit of cheese and pear cubes. Serve on a tray as an aperitif or appetizer
