Description
A playful and elegant savory appetizer featuring crispy Parmesan wafers and a frozen basil-infused ricotta mousse.
Ingredients
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1 cup grated Parmesan.
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1 cup ricotta.
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1/2 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup fresh basil.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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1/2 tsp lemon zest.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F and bake 1 tbsp portions of Parmesan for 6 minutes until golden.
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Let the wafers cool completely until crispy and lacy.
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Blend ricotta cream basil oil salt and zest until perfectly smooth.
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Freeze the mousse in a shallow dish for 4 hours until firm enough to scoop.
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Place a scoop of mousse between two Parmesan wafers and press gently.
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Garnish with olive oil and extra basil then serve immediately for a professional finish.
Notes
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Using freshly grated Parmesan is the secret to a professional-grade lacy and crispy wafer.
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The frozen mousse provides a high-end botanical contrast to the savory toasted cheese.
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These sandwiches are naturally gluten-free and perfect for sophisticated social gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 mins.
- Cook Time: 240 mins.
- Category: Appetizer.
- Method: Baking/Freezing.
- Cuisine: Italian-American Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich.
- Calories: ~ 265 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2g.
- Sodium: ~ 520mg.
- Fat: ~ 22g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 12g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 10g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 4g.
- Fiber: ~ 1g.
- Protein: ~ 14g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 65mg.
Keywords: Parmesan Waffle, Savory Ice Cream Sandwich, Ricotta Mousse Recipes, Healthy Appetizers, Basil Parmesan Snacks, New York Recipe.