Description
Apple Carpaccio is a light, elegant dessert featuring paper-thin apple slices drizzled with honey and topped with toasted nuts, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cheese. Quick to assemble and visually stunning, this fresh dish makes the perfect refreshing dessert or impressive starter for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 crisp apples (such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons runny honey
- 2 tablespoons walnuts or hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- A few sprigs fresh mint or thyme leaves
- A small piece of blue cheese or goat cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Core the apples and, using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice them as thinly as possible into even rounds.
- Arrange: Lay the apple slices in slightly overlapping concentric circles on a large serving platter, creating a carpaccio effect.
- Prevent Browning: Squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over the apple slices to keep them crisp and stop them from browning.
- Add Honey: Drizzle the runny honey slowly over the apple slices so each round gets a touch of sweetness.
- Top with Nuts and Herbs: Sprinkle the toasted, chopped walnuts or hazelnuts over the apples. Garnish generously with fresh mint or thyme leaves for fragrance and color.
- Finish with Cheese (Optional): Scatter small crumbles of blue cheese or goat cheese over the apples for a savory twist, if desired.
- Serve: Present immediately as an elegant dessert or a light, unexpected starter.
Notes
- For best results, slice apples just before serving to maintain freshness and color.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for contrasting flavors.
- The cheese is optional—omit for a fully dairy-free or vegan dish.
- Toasted almonds or pistachios can be substituted for walnuts/hazelnuts.
- Serve chilled for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg