Appetizer in a Glass

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PRESENTATION

So, here's the deal: if you're hunting for an elegant appetizer that just screams sophistication, tartina in bicchiere is a fantastic choice. Originating from Liguria, this dish is all about those fresh flavors with a cool twist on classic Italian vibes. Right at its heart is a tender tartare of scampi, really really tasty, paired with a smooth, creamy blend of Genovese pesto and robiola cheese. And look, topping it off are these crispy bread cubes, toasted with just enough paprika and mustard powder for that perfect hint of spice. Seriously good.

This ricetta tartina bicchiere not only looks impressive—like, it really does—but also brings this awesome mix of tastes and textures. Fresh seafood, herbaceous pesto, and a crunchy kick from the bread. So, it's pretty much the kind of finger food that makes any aperitivo feel special and modern. Hosting a chic party or just treating yourself? Tartina in bicchiere is sure to wow the crowd.

In Liguria, you'll find variations of antipasto in bicchiere at stylish gatherings. They pair so well with a glass of bubbly, which is great. And here's the thing, while the toppings can change, that combo of moist seafood, tangy pesto cream, and golden crunch is just beloved. The ricetta antipasto bicchiere style keeps it all neat and easy—no mess here, just layers of deliciousness in every bite.

These tartines are a wonderful addition to any antipasto veloce menu, offering a surprise twist guests will adore. Whether you call it a tartina sfiziosa or just a really good starter, it turns an ordinary evening into something special and, like, unmistakably Italian. With each spoonful, you're tasting a bit of Ligurian tradition in a modern presentation that makes every occasion feel a bit more festive. Honestly, can't go wrong.

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INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for 6 glasses with 80 ml capacity
Scampi 1.8 lbs (800 g)
Sandwich bread 4 slices - (without crust)
Sweet Paprika 1 pinch
Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
Lemon juice 1 ½ tbsp (20 g)
Lemon peel 1
Yellow mustard powder 1 pinch
Fine salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
For the pesto
Garlic 1 clove
Basil 6 tbsp (30 g)
Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese 1.4 oz (40 g) - (to grate)
Extra virgin olive oil 5 ½ tbsp (80 g)
Pine nuts 2 tsp (10 g)
Pecorino cheese 0.7 oz (20 g) - (to grate)
Coarse salt 1 pinch
Robiola cheese 1.8 oz (50 g)
Preparation

How to prepare Appetizer in a Glass

To prepare the tart in a glass, start with the scampi tartare: take the scampi 1, cut off the head with scissors and open the shell to extract it (2-3), then remove the internal filament (the intestine) by pulling it out with a sharp knife.

Finely chop the scampi with a knife 4, then place them in a bowl and grate the lemon zest 5, then squeeze the juice, filter it, and pour it over the fish 6.

Season with salt, pepper, and oil 7. Mix 8 and leave to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. Meanwhile, cut the bread into small cubes 9.

and place them in a bowl; then add the sweet paprika 10, mustard powder 11, salt, pepper, and oil 12.

Mix everything 13 and pour into a non-stick pan 14 for at least 10 minutes until everything becomes crispy. Once golden, pour it into a blender 15 and blend to obtain a crumble.

Lastly, prepare the pesto: in a mortar (or a blender), place the peeled garlic, basil leaves cleaned with a dry cloth, and salt 16. Start pounding 17, pressing the basil against the mortar walls, rotating the pestle from left to right while simultaneously rotating the mortar in the opposite direction (from right to left). Continue until a bright green liquid comes out of the basil leaves 18, at which point add the pine nuts and start pounding again to reduce to a cream. Add the cheeses little by little, stirring constantly, which will make the sauce even creamier, and finally, the extra virgin olive oil, drizzled in while stirring with the pestle. Mix the ingredients well until a homogeneous sauce is obtained.

Add the robiola to the obtained cream 19, mix thoroughly and take 6 glasses with 80 ml capacity. Start layering with a layer of pesto 20, one of toasted bread 21,

another layer of pesto 22, and finally the last layer of scampi tartare 23. Decorate with basil leaves 24 and your tart in a glass is ready to be served!

Storage

Store the tart in a glass in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Freezing is not recommended.

 

Tip

For the tartare, you can opt for shrimp instead of scampi, and for the pesto, choose zucchini pesto and season the bread with other spices to your liking!

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