Creamy Parmesan Prosciutto Crostini

Ingredients

• •small baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •1/4 cup heavy cream
• •1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
• •small clove garlic, minced
• •thin slices prosciutto, cut into small pieces
• •1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• •Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with melted butter and arrange them on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes until lightly golden and crisp. Set aside.\n
3. 3While the bread toasts, crisp the prosciutto: Place the small pieces of prosciutto in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2 minutes
4. 4minutes until they are crisp. Remove and set aside on a paper towel.\n
5. 5In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low. Add the heavy cream and minced garlic, stirring for 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat and immediately stir in the 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg until the mixture is thick and smooth.\n
6. 6Spoon a generous dollop of the creamy Parmesan mixture onto each toasted crostini.\n
7. 7Garnish each crostini with a piece of the crispy prosciutto and a light dusting of extra grated Parmesan before serving immediately.