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Piadina with Raw Ham and Mascarpone

17/11/2023

The piadina with raw ham and mascarpone is a delicious combination that brings together the tradition of Romagna flatbreads with creamy and delicate flavors.

Ingredients

  • Romagna style piadine (ready-made or to be prepared at home)
  • 100 gr of mascarpone
  • 150 gr of thinly sliced raw ham
  • Arugula to taste
  • Salt and pepper (optional)

Preparation

  1. If you are making the piadine at home, you will need flour, water, salt, and lard or olive oil. Mix the ingredients until you have a smooth dough, then divide it into balls and roll them out into thin discs. Cook each one on a hot griddle or pan for about 2-3 minutes per side until they become slightly golden and puffed up.

  2. Spread a generous layer of mascarpone over half the surface of the warm piadina. It is important that the piadina is warm to allow the mascarpone to soften and better embrace the other ingredients.

  3. Gently lay the slices of raw ham on top of the mascarpone. The amount of ham can vary according to personal taste.

  4. Add the arugula, after having washed and dried it. The arugula will add a nice spicy and fresh contrast to the sweetness of the mascarpone and the savory flavor of the ham.

  5. If you like, add a pinch of salt and a grind of pepper to further enhance the flavors.

  6. Fold the piadina in half or roll it up on itself. Serve immediately while it is still warm and fragrant.

Curiosity

While raw ham has always been appreciated in the lands of Emilia-Romagna, the pairing with mascarpone is more recent and represents a union between the north and south of Italy, where mascarpone is typical of Lombardy, a region known for tiramisu, one of the most beloved desserts that utilizes this cheese.

Piadina with Raw Ham and Mascarpone