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    Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers

    Published: Dec 14, 2016, Last updated: Sep 7, 2017 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You will love this Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers. Mouthwatering homemade pesto is swirled with sour cream and served with mustard, Parmesan and Prosciutto pastry twists. Get the party started!

    Sour cream pesto dip with prosciutto dippers www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    I've been loving this dip for years now! It all started when me and Nathan were still living with his family in Edinburgh and we discovered how amazingly delicious homemade pesto was and couldn't stop making and eating it.

    We pretty much put it on everything from pizzas, pastas and sandwiches ( try my Chicken Pesto Ciabatta ) to pretty much just licking it from the bowl. Yep we were a little obsessed!

    Nathan's mum came up with the idea of adding sour cream to make a creamy, tangy pesto dip to take along with her to a dinner party she was going to with friends and OMG it's so delicious. I'm telling you, you need this in your life right now 🙂

    Sour cream pesto dip with prosciutto dippers www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    If you don't already know how to make pesto then it's very very simple. All you do is put fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and a little salt and pepper in a bowl and blitz it all together with an immersion (hand held) blender until smooth. I usually add a squeeze of lemon but when making the sour cream pesto dip I leave it out since the sour cream is already quite tangy.

    I really have to say don't under any circumstances use shop bought pesto to make this dip. It won't taste great and is much more expensive and totally not worth it. In fact just don't buy shop bought pesto again, it's really just blaaaa.

    OK let's talk about these Prosciutto Dippers...

    Sour cream pesto dip with prosciutto dipper www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    because they are to die for! I honestly can't stress how easy these are to make and how perfect are they for any festive/New years parties you have coming up.

    I used a rectangle of shop bought puff pastry and brushed it with a heaped tablespoon of Dijon mustard. I then sprinkled over some Parmesan and a layer of good quality Prosciutto Crudo. The pastry is then cut into 14 strips before being twisted into curly straws and then brushed with a beaten egg. They are then baked for around 10-15 minutes until golden, crispy and delicious.

    This Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers = my party food heaven 🙂

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    Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers

    You will love this Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers Recipe. Homemade pesto is swirled with sour cream and served with mustard, Parmesan and Prosciutto pastry twists.
    Course appetizers
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 7 people
    Calories 229kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    for the sour cream pesto dip

    • 30 g basil leaves
    • 10 g pine nuts
    • 20 g Parmesan freshly grated
    • 1 clove garlic cut in half
    • 40 ml olive oil extra virgin
    • 100 g sour cream
    • pinch salt and pepper to season

    for the Prosciutto dippers

    • 230 g puff pastry pre-rolled rectangle
    • 1 tbsp (heaped) Dijon mustard
    • 1 tbsp (heaped) Parmesan freshly grated
    • 100 g Prosciutto Crudo good quality
    • 1 egg beaten
    • pinch pepper to season

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the pre-rolled rectangle of puff pastry on a lined baking tray and brush with the mustard. Sprinkle over the Parmesan then make a layer of prosciutto so the pastry is mostly covered. Press down slightly so everything sticks together a little easier
    • . Cut the pastry into 14 strips across the way then double them up making sure the Prosciutto sides are facing each other. You should now have 7 long prosciutto pastry sandwiches. Each dipper can be cut in half at this point if you want to serve more smaller portions.
    • Twist each dipper into curly straws and place back onto the baking sheet. Brush each dipper with egg then bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
    • Meanwhile make the pesto. Place the basil, parmesan, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil in a bowl and blitz together with an immersion (handheld) blender until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper and add the sour cream, stir then transfer to serving bowl.
    • Once the dippers are golden and crispy, remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving with the sour cream pesto dip.

    Notes

    Each dipper can be cut in half before being baked to serve more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal
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    Comments

    1. LB

      October 31, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Tasted great. Even made them with gluten free pastry dough.5 stars

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 01, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        So happy they worked out with GF dough too!

        Reply
    2. Natalia

      September 07, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      This dip is amazing...I love it with these pastry dippers too. Perfect party food! 😋😋😋5 stars

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        September 08, 2017 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks so much Natalia!

        Reply
    3. lisa

      December 14, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      I know this would go quickly at any dinner party! Perfect with a cocktail!

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 15, 2016 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks Lisa...it definitely would be great with a cocktail!

        Reply
    4. Christie

      December 14, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      I love the idea of the prosciutto dippers. I can just imagine how well the flavors go together with the pesto dip.

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      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 15, 2016 at 12:50 pm

        Thank you so much Christie!

        Reply
    5. April J Harris

      December 14, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      What a fantastic appetizer! We are having a cocktail party Friday and I'm hoping to give this a try. Love the Prosciutto Dippers and what a delicious dip. It's got all the bold flavours of pesto with the mild, creaminess of sour cream.

      Reply
    6. Tara

      December 14, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      I love the addition of sour cream to make a creamy pesto dip! I'm sure it would be a hit with my kids. We are a bit obsessed with pesto too. Sounds perfect with these twists and love how easy it is.

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 14, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Thank you Tara I hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply

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