Cheese bites are a delicious appetizer ideal for starting a meal. This simple and quick recipe combines soft ricotta with the intense flavor of grated grana cheese. Fresh ingredients like green and red apples, fennel seeds, and a sprig of basil add a note of freshness and crunch. The lemon gives a slight acidity, while the sweet paprika adds a touch of color and spice. Cheese bites are perfect for accompanying an aperitif or can be served as an appetizer during lunch or dinner.
Combine the ricotta with the grana cheese, salt, and pepper, and work it into a cream with a wooden spoon.
Add a teaspoon of crushed fennel seeds, a pinch of paprika, and the chopped basil.
Refrigerate.
Wash the apples, cut them into cubes, and sprinkle them with lemon juice.
Form small balls with the cheese mixture, add the apples, and serve chilled.
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| Energy (kcal) | 106.96 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 7.54 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 7.54 |
| Fat (g) | 6.19 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 3.79 |
| Protein (g) | 5.41 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.88 |
| Sale (g) | 0.13 |
