Quick appetizer with grissini, gorgonzola mousse, walnuts, and bresaola: the perfect idea for a tasty aperitif
Discover how to prepare a cold appetizer with grissini, gorgonzola mousse, and walnuts, wrapped in bresaola in just a few minutes. A delicious idea for an aperitif, a snack, or to impress unexpected guests!
Do you have unexpected guests or simply feel like something tasty?
This appetizer with grissini, gorgonzola mousse, and bresaola is the right answer to satisfy your palate in minutes.
A simple recipe, no cooking required, that combines the strong flavor of gorgonzola with the crunchiness of grissini, complemented by the crunchy note of walnuts and the delicacy of bresaola.
Perfect as a finger food aperitif, as a afternoon snack, or even as an elegant entrée for a dinner with friends. Try it with a glass of Valtellinese red and success is guaranteed!
🧾 Ingredients for 2 people:
- 3 artisan grissini large
- 100 g of gorgonzola (zola)
- 50 g of shelled walnuts
- 6 slices of bresaola
- Half a lemon
👨🍳 Preparation:
- Break the grissini:
Divide each grissino in half to obtain 6 sticks of equal length. - Prepare the gorgonzola and walnut mousse:
In a small bowl, work the gorgonzola until creamy, then add the . Mix until you have a homogeneous cream. - Fill the bresaola:
Spread a teaspoon of mousse on each slice of bresaola, then gently wrap it around a grissino, leaving one end uncovered. - Final decoration:
Arrange the stuffed grissini on a wooden cutting board, adding a few whole walnut halves and half a lemon sliced for decoration and a touch of freshness.
🍽 Tips and pairings
- You can replace gorgonzola with mild spreadable cheeses if you prefer a softer taste.
- If you want to make the dish even more visually appealing, add a drizzle of honey or a few arugula leaves between the bresaola and the grissino.
- It pairs perfectly with a Valtellina Superiore DOCG or a good Nebbiolo.
A quick idea that conquers
With just a few ingredients and without turning on the stove, you can bring to the table an appetizer that has it all: flavor, aesthetics, and simplicity. Great also for brunch, buffets, or aperitifs in company, perhaps outdoors.
Try it and you’ll see… they’ll be gone in no time!
