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Panettone Cups with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto

Panettone Cups with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto are an original finger food that pairs sweet and bold flavors for Christmas appetizers.
Recipe Panettone Cups with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 10 minutes
  • Servings for 12 people

Looking for an original way to surprise your guests over the holidays? Appetizers with leftover panettone are the ideal choice to turn tradition into a gourmet experience, and this savory panettone cups recipe with gorgonzola and prosciutto will prove it at first bite. In this recipe, the soft, typical sweetness of panettone, the tall Italian Christmas bread, meets the sharp creaminess of gorgonzola and the refined note of prosciutto, creating little savory treasure chests that are perfect as festive finger food or as a showpiece for your Christmas buffet.

Making these panettone cups with gorgonzola and prosciutto is simple and fun: the panettone, cut into slices and shaped into little cups, becomes an unexpected base for creamy fillings. If you have ever wondered how to make panettone cups for an elegant, quick result, this recipe explains every step. Perfect for using up the panettone left over after the holidays, these filled cups for an aperitivo can also be customized with other cheeses or cold cuts, making them one of the best savory panettone ideas to bring to the table.

Planning a buffet? Serve these cups as a quick panettone and cheese appetizer alongside other tasty recipes such as Pears with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto or Panettone and Salmon Crostini for a mix of flavors everyone will love. If you love gorgonzola, don’t miss the Radicchio and Gorgonzola Savory Pie or the Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Gorgonzola.

Let your imagination guide you: with this filled panettone recipe for a buffet you will discover how to use panettone in an appetizer and bring to the table a pairing of flavors that surprises and wins people over. All that is left is to try it.

Ingredients for 12 people

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Method

  1. To make the Panettone Cups with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto, start by cutting the panettone into slices about 1 cm (1/2 inch) thick and, using a round cutter 8-10 cm (3-4 inches) in diameter, cut out as many discs as the number of cups you want to make.
    Making the panettone cups, step 2
    Making the panettone cups, step 3
  2. Now place the panettone discs in the cups of a muffin pan and press lightly to fit them snugly inside. Then put everything in a preheated convection oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 10-12 minutes.
    Making the panettone cups, step 4
  3. While the cups bake, put the gorgonzola and the walnut halves, coarsely chopped with a knife, in a bowl and mix well until creamy. When the baking time is up, take the cups out of the oven and let them cool.
    Making the panettone cups, step 6
    Making the panettone cups, step 7
  4. Now place a little of the gorgonzola and walnut cream inside each cup, spread it well with a teaspoon and move on to making the prosciutto roses. Cut each slice in half lengthwise, roll the slice up on itself and give it the classic rose shape.
    Making the panettone cups, step 8
    Making the panettone cups, step 9
  5. Finish all the little roses and arrange them on all the cups, and your Panettone Cups with Gorgonzola and Prosciutto are ready to be served and enjoyed. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
    Panettone cups filled with gorgonzola and prosciutto

Variations and Alternatives

If you like, you can also make these Savory Panettone Cups using cream cheese instead of gorgonzola and speck instead of prosciutto.

Storage

The Panettone and Prosciutto Cups keep well in the fridge for 1 day; just take them out a few minutes before serving so they are not too cold.

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