Golden Gate Appetizer Snack (Printer-Friendly)

Crisp breadsticks paired with savory prosciutto ribbons create a unique and shareable starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to create one tower. Repeat the arrangement on the opposite side to form the second tower, leaving a gap in the center.
02 - Gently drape the prosciutto slices in long ribbons between the two breadstick towers, layering and twisting them to achieve a woven bridge effect.
03 - Lightly brush the breadsticks with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired, to enhance flavor.
04 - Present immediately, inviting guests to pull apart the breadstick towers and prosciutto bridge for a shareable snack.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks stunning and takes barely ten minutes, making you seem far more prepared than you actually are.
  • There's something satisfying about the construction—it feels like edible architecture that guests actually want to dismantle and eat.
  • The combination of crisp breadsticks, salty prosciutto, and optional Parmesan creates genuine flavor with zero cooking required.
02 -
  • Breadsticks will eventually topple if you overload them or use ones that are too thin—test your cluster before you start draping prosciutto, or you'll find yourself rebuilding mid-assembly.
  • Prosciutto that's too thick won't drape smoothly, and too many layers will make it heavy and droopy rather than sculptural.
03 -
  • Room-temperature prosciutto drapes far better than cold—pull it out of the fridge ten minutes before you plan to build, and watch how much more gracefully it flows.
  • If a breadstick starts to lean mid-assembly, nudge it gently back into place; they'll hold each other up if they're touching, but isolation makes them unstable.
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