The polenta canapés are a very simple and tasty appetizer that we can prepare in advance.
After preparing the polenta, which keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, we finally cut the canapés, gratinate them, and garnish them with prosciutto, figs, and sun-dried cherry tomatoes. They are also naturally gluten-free if we choose certified polenta.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Christmas, New Year's Eve
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups instant polenta (gluten-free)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil (or butter)
- salt
- 6 slices DOP Parma prosciutto
- 6 dried figs (gluten-free)
- cherry tomatoes (sun-dried)
- 12 walnuts
- 1 oz DOP Parmigiano Reggiano (30 months)
Tools
- 1 Pot
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cookie cutter
Steps
In a pot, bring the water to a boil with the salt and oil.
Once boiling, add the polenta gradually, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumps.
Cook until done.
Pour into a slightly oiled baking sheet.
Spread quickly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Let it set for about an hour.
Meanwhile, halve the figs and insert a walnut.
Cut the polenta with a cookie cutter, and place the canapés on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and gratinate for a few minutes in a hot oven.
Place them on a serving plate, slightly warm.
For each canapé, add 1/2 stuffed fig, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 slice of rolled prosciutto.
Serve or store in the fridge for a max of 3 hours.
WARNING: consult the Italian Celiac Association guide and carefully read the ingredients to ensure they are free from gluten contamination.
Tips
Unadorned polenta canapés keep in the refrigerator for 3 days.
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