Valentine's Beet & Prosciutto Rose Bites ❤️
These elegant and romantic beet and prosciutto rose bites are the perfect appetizer for a special occasion. Layered with chive cream cheese, they are as beautiful as they are delicious!
Equipment
- Tin foil
- Kitchen scissors
- Small cookie cutter (1.5 inches)
- Pastry piping bag
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large beets
- 1/4 cup chive cream cheese
- 3 slices prosciutto
- A few cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Roast Beets: Start by washing 3 large beets. Wrap each in tin foil and roast them in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 1 hour until tender.
- 2. Craft Prosciutto Roses: While the beets are roasting, prepare your charming prosciutto roses. Use kitchen scissors to cut each slice of prosciutto into a strip approximately 5 inches long and 1 inch wide. Fold each strip lengthwise to make it sturdy, then gently roll it into a beautiful rose shape. Make 6 roses in total and chill them in the refrigerator.
- 3. Cool & Slice Beets: Once roasted, remove the beets from the oven and let them cool in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This makes them easier to handle. Then, thinly slice each beet into about 6 even pieces.
- 4. Cut Beet Rounds: Using a small cookie cutter (about 1.5 inches), cut perfect round shapes from each beet slice. Rinse these beet rounds gently under water and pat them completely dry with a paper towel to prevent their lovely color from mixing with the cream cheese.
- 5. Assemble Napoleon Layers: Load your pastry piping bag with ¼ cup of chive cream cheese. Place one beet round inside your cookie cutter on a cutting board. Pipe about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese over it.
- 6. Build Up Layers: Carefully place another beet round on top and gently press down to spread the cream cheese evenly. Slide the cookie cutter upwards slightly, then add another layer of cream cheese, followed by a third beet round. Press down gently again.
- 7. Finish & Garnish: Gently lift the cookie cutter to reveal your perfectly layered beet napoleon. Add a tiny dot of cream cheese on top of each napoleon, then carefully place a chilled prosciutto rose and a small cilantro leaf or two for a beautiful finish.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 99 kcal
Total Carbs: 14g
Net Carbs: 10g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 99 kcal
Total Carbs: 14g
Net Carbs: 10g
Fats: 4g
Protein: 3g
