Golden Gate Appetizer (Printable)

A creative appetizer featuring crisp breadsticks shaped like towers, connected by savory prosciutto ribbons and garnished with Parmesan.

# What You'll Need:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long, thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish

03 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange six breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to create one tower. Repeat the same arrangement on the opposite side to form a second tower, leaving space between them.
02 - Drape the prosciutto slices in long ribbons between the two towers, layering and twisting to produce a woven suspension bridge effect.
03 - Optionally, brush breadsticks lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan and chopped basil to enhance flavor.
04 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to pull apart the bridge and towers to share.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes about ten minutes and requires zero cooking, so you can pull it together right before guests arrive without stress.
  • People actually gasp a little when they see it, which never gets old—it's beautiful and playful without trying too hard.
  • It tastes genuinely delicious while also being totally interactive, turning snacking into a fun moment.
02 -
  • Don't brush the prosciutto with oil—it makes it slippery and ruins the structural integrity of your bridge, something I learned the hard way at a party.
  • If your breadsticks are even slightly soft, the towers will lean and the whole thing falls apart, so make sure they have some real snap to them.
03 -
  • Use a platter with a slight raised edge so nothing rolls away and the whole sculpture feels intentional and framed.
  • If your prosciutto keeps tearing as you drape it, let it sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes—it becomes more pliable and forgiving.
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