Golden Gate Appetizer Towers (Print version)

Crisp breadsticks and savory ribbons form a creative Golden Gate-inspired snack, ideal for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Breadsticks

01 - 12 long, thin breadsticks (grissini)

→ Charcuterie

02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How to Make:

01 - Arrange 6 breadsticks vertically on a large serving platter to create one tower. Repeat with remaining breadsticks to form a second tower, spacing them apart.
02 - Drape prosciutto slices in long ribbons between the two towers, layering and twisting to achieve a woven suspension bridge effect.
03 - Optionally brush breadsticks lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil for added flavor.
04 - Serve immediately, inviting guests to pull apart the bridge and towers to enjoy.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It looks impressive and architectural without requiring any real cooking skills, just a steady hand and creativity.
  • Guests can't resist the interactive element of pulling the bridge apart with their fingers like kids again.
  • The contrast between crispy breadsticks and silky prosciutto is addictively simple and elegant.
02 -
  • Breadsticks will start to soften if they sit too long at room temperature, so build this no more than 20 minutes before serving—it's meant to be fresh and architectural, not limp and sad.
  • Prosciutto is delicate; if you pull too hard while draping, it tears, but a gentle hand and patient layering creates something that looks orchestrated rather than rushed.
03 -
  • If your breadsticks are slightly soft, chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes before building to make them stand more firmly and handle the weight of the prosciutto without bending.
  • The real magic is in the confidence of the drape—hesitant hands create wrinkles, but bold, flowing movements with the prosciutto look intentional and beautiful, even if they're not perfectly symmetrical.
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