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How to Make Parmesan Cheese Baskets

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Create Delightful Parmesan Cheese Baskets with Mamma Giuliana

Impress your dinner guests with these charming and edible parmesan cheese baskets! With just parmesan cheese, a hot frying pan, a glass, and a few minutes, you can craft these delectable baskets to serve shrimp, salad, cheese, or any dish of your choice.

Ingredients and Tools

  • Ingredient: Grated parmesan cheese
  • Tools: Non-stick frying pan, glass or bowl (for shaping), spatula, kitchen paper

Instructions

  1. Choose Your Mold: Select a glass or bowl that matches the size and shape you desire for your parmesan basket.
  2. Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat until it is very hot.
  3. Sprinkle the Cheese: Sprinkle a few spoonfuls of grated parmesan cheese evenly over the base of the pan. The cheese will begin to sizzle immediately.
  4. Form the Basket: Allow the cheese to melt and bubble until it turns golden brown. Use a spatula to gently loosen the edges, forming a border around the cheese. Once the cheese is fully melted and golden, carefully lift it out of the pan.
  5. Shape the Basket: Quickly drape the melted cheese over the base of the upturned glass. While the cheese is still hot and pliable, use kitchen paper to pat it down around the glass, molding it into shape.
  6. Cool and Harden: Let the cheese cool and harden around the glass. Once it has set, gently slide it off the glass, and it should hold its shape like a bowl.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Fill the parmesan baskets with your preferred recipe just before serving. These baskets can be prepared in advance, making them a convenient and impressive addition to your meal.

Tips for Perfect Parmesan Baskets

  • Even Layer: Ensure the cheese is spread evenly in the pan to avoid thin spots that can break.
  • Quick Shaping: Work quickly to shape the cheese around the glass before it cools and hardens.
  • Creative Fillings: Experiment with different fillings like mixed greens, shrimp cocktail, or even pasta for a unique presentation.

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