Savory No-Bake Cups: Quick Italian Finger Food

Try these savory no-bake cups, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Savor the taste of Italy with these Savory No-Bake Cups, an ideal choice for your summer buffets and aperitifs. This delightful Italian appetizer features a crunchy base of crumbled taralli, topped with a creamy cheese spread and a rustic pesto made from sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and basil. The use of transparent, single-serving cups adds an elegant touch to this simple yet sophisticated recipe, perfect for special occasions. Impress your guests with this easy, oven-free dish that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table.

Ingredients

  • 100g crumbled taralli
  • 200g spreadable cheese
  • 50g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 30g almonds
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Crush the taralli into crumbs and distribute evenly at the bottom of each glass.
  2. In a bowl, mix the spreadable cheese until smooth, then layer it over the taralli base.
  3. Prepare the pesto by blending sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper until you achieve a coarse texture.
  4. Spoon the pesto over the cheese layer in each glass.
  5. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Total Time: 20 min

Cuisine: Italian

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