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If you’re looking for a Christmas appetizer that combines flavor, lightness, and a gourmet touch, these Christmas Pumpkin Shots with Crispy Parmesan will be a guaranteed hit on your table. They’re quick to prepare, healthy, and visually stunning — perfect for surprising your guests without complicating things in the kitchen.
The blend of roasted pumpkin with warm spices like turmeric and ginger creates an aromatic, comforting cream, ideal for winter menus. And the final touch of crispy Parmesan, along with sesame seeds and fresh parsley, turns this bite-sized dish into an elegant and festive starter.
Ingredients
- 1kg pumpkin
- 1 onion
- 5g salt
- 4g turmeric
- 3g ground ginger
- A pinch of black pepper
- 250ml chicken or vegetable broth
- Grated Parmesan (as much as you like for the crispy shards)
- White sesame seeds
- Black sesame seeds
- Fresh parsley
| Nutritional Information per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories: | 88,6kcal |
| Fat: | 0,6g |
| of which saturates: | 0,3g |
| Carbohydrates: | 18,4g |
| of which sugars: | 10,4g |
| Fiber: | 3g |
| Proteins: | 2,4g |
| Salt: | 1,8g |
How to make: Christmas Pumpkin Shots with Crispy Parmesan
| Preparation time: | 12 minutes |
| Cooking time: | 1 hour |
| Portion size: | 1 glass |
| Number of servings: | 3 |
| Cooking style: | Mediterranean |
- Place the pumpkin and the onion (cut in half) on a baking tray and bake at 180°C for 1 hour.
- On another tray, spread a thin layer of grated Parmesan cheese, press it down slightly, and bake at 180°C for 5 to 10 minutes until golden. Let it cool so it becomes crispy.
- Blend the pumpkin and onion with the salt, turmeric, ginger powder, black pepper, and broth until you get a smooth cream.
- Serve the cream in small glasses, place a piece of the crispy Parmesan on top, and finish with white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, and a parsley leaf.
Christmas Pumpkin Shots with Crispy Parmesan Rating
Easy to make - 100%
Ingredients - 100%
Nutritional value - 100%
Flavour - 100%
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