Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 112

Nothing
compares to
Mascarpone’s decadent
texture and flavour. Indulge
in these pumpernickel slices
topped with a cheesy blend
and fresh basil.

pesto

mascarpone bites

Ingredients
1/4 tsp. cooking oil
1/2 cup chopped

prosciutto (or

deli) ham
1/2 cup mascarpone
cheese
2 tbsp. milk
2 tsp.
basil pesto
12
pumpernickel

cocktail bread
slices
12
fresh basil

leaves, for
garnish

MAKES

12

BITES

1. Heat cooking oil in
small frying pan on
medium. Add prosciutto. Cook,
stirring occasionally, until crisp.
Transfer to plate lined with paper
towel to drain.
2. Combine next 3
ingredients and prosciutto in
small bowl. Spread over bread
slices.
3. Garnish with basil.