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🧀 Parmesan Cups with Tomato-Blue Cheese Bruschetta

Crispy parmesan cheese cups filled with sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, and a drizzle of balsamic and honey—these elegant bites are perfect for parties and gatherings.

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Parmesan Cups

• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

• A few sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves removed

For the Filling

• 1 pack Sunset Sugar Bomb cherry tomatoes, quartered

• 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled

• 2 slices prosciutto

• 2 tbsp capers

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

• Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

• Hot or regular honey, for drizzling

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Prosciutto

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the prosciutto slices flat.

3. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until crisp. Remove and let cool, then break into small pieces.

Step 2: Make the Parmesan Cups

1. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a bowl, mix grated Parmesan cheese with thyme leaves.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Drop small handfuls of the cheese mixture (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the sheet, spaced 1 inch apart. Flatten into thin, 2-inch wide rounds.

4. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes, then raise the heat to 400°F and continue baking for 2–3 minutes, until edges are golden.

5. While still hot and pliable, use a spatula to transfer each cheese round to a muffin tin. Gently press down into the cups to shape.

   • If the cheese hardens too quickly, return rounds to the oven for 1 minute to soften again.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

1. In a bowl, combine:

   • Quartered cherry tomatoes

   • Crumbled blue cheese

   • Crispy prosciutto pieces

   • Capers

   • Chopped parsley

   • Salt and pepper to taste

2. Mix well and taste for seasoning.

Step 4: Assemble and Serve

1. Once the parmesan cups are cool and firm, spoon in the bruschetta mixture.

2. Drizzle each cup with a touch of balsamic glaze and hot or regular honey.

3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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🧊 Make-Ahead Tips

• You can prepare both the parmesan cups and the bruschetta mixture ahead of time.

• Wait to fill the cups until just before serving to keep them crisp.

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🍷 Perfect Pairings

• Serve with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp sparkling wine.

• These bites also pair beautifully with a charcuterie board for easy entertaining.