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Pea Bites with Prosciutto and Mascarpone

Updated: Dec 12th 2018 • Published: Jul 25th 2018 • 14 Comments

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These Pea Bites with Prosciutto are the perfect little appetizer bite. They can be made in advance and are served at room temperature, so they are perfect for parties. They are such a fun green color and the sweet pea works so well with the salty prosciutto. Plus you can use frozen peas!

8 bright green pea bites with prosciutto on top sat on a black plate scattered with parsley

Making these in advance? Sounds perfect for a party!

These pea bites are a take on my super popular Pea Fritters with Goats Cheese Cream.

Over on that post I talk in detail about how you can make these in advance. Feel free to head on over and have a read, but just to recap (and this is in the recipe notes) once cooked they will keep in the fridge for 2 days and the freezer for 3 months.

I recommend serving these at room temperature.

And I can use frozen peas?

Oh yes!!!!! Frozen peas are just the best aren’t they!!! They can be an almost instant side to so many dinners and they can be used to make cute little appetizer/hors d’oeuvres like these pea bites.

I think frozen peas are best here as they are still sweet and firm, rather than a bit powdery and dull like some fresh peas. They ahem just sat on the shelf too long and the sweetness has gone. Better to buy frozen peas that have that flavor locked right in!

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Enjoy x

If you love vegetables fritters then try my Zucchini Pancakes with Feta Cream. They are always a hit at parties and the kids love them too!

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Pea Bites with Prosciutto and Mascarpone

These Pea Bites with Prosciutto are the perfect little appetizer bite. They can be made in advance and are served at room temperature, so they are perfect for parties. They are such a fun green color and the sweet pea works so well with the salty prosciutto. Plus you can use frozen peas!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Servings: 22
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts
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Ingredients

US Customary - Grams

For the Pea Bites

  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup ice mixed with 1 cup water
  • 2 green onions - roughly chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup AP flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 3 oz prosciutto

Instructions

To make the Pea Bites

  • Cook the frozen peas in boiling water for 3 minutes until softened then drain and immediately plunge into the iced water. Set aside to fully cool.
  • Put the roughly chopped green onions into the food processor and pulse until they are chopped. Add the drain cooled peas and pulse chop until you have a nubbly mixture.
  • Add in the egg, milk and fresh parsley then pulse again until just mixed. You want the peas to still have some texture.
  • In a mixing bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt together. Add the wet ingredients and stir together to make a wet batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy fry pan, then fry teaspoons of the mixture until golden and set around the edges, flip the fritters and cook for a further minute.
  • Remove the first batch of fritters to a plate and repeat until all the mixture has been used up.

To Serve

  • Serve the fritters at room temperature with a small dollop of mascarpone and a thin swirl of prosciutto.

Notes

To Make Ahead:
  • To keep refrigerated, cook the pea bites as per the instructions then once they have cooled popped them into a airtight tupperware container and keep refrigerated for 2 days.
  • To freeze placed them in a zip lock bag and lay it flat in the freezer. They will keep perfectly for 3 months. In both cases, bring to room temp before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 56mg | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 4.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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  1. marco pirri says

    Sep 26th 2018 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Wonderfull. I cannot resist, I’m going to prepare it.! Thank you very much

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Oct 2nd 2018 at 7:39 am

      Thank you Marco, they really are such delicious little finger food bites 😀

      Reply
  2. francesco caselli says

    Aug 4th 2018 at 4:24 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! i love it

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Aug 7th 2018 at 4:12 am

      You are welcome 😀

      Reply
  3. Tina | The Worktop says

    Jul 27th 2018 at 5:14 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Claire, this recipe sounds so delicious. I’d love to serve this for brunch too 🙂 (ps. we are huge fans of frozen peas in our house!)

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jul 27th 2018 at 5:15 pm

      It would make a great brunch item…especially with a bucks fizz 😉

      Reply
  4. Danielle says

    Jul 26th 2018 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of pea fritters! How awesome. These look so delicious and fun 🙂

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jul 27th 2018 at 12:17 pm

      They really are so delish. I nearly always have a stash in my freezer!

      Reply
  5. George Baker says

    Jul 25th 2018 at 9:50 pm

    5 stars
    Ohh my goodness.. Looks lovely and delicious.

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jul 27th 2018 at 12:17 pm

      Thank you George 😀

      Reply
  6. Jacqueline DiNuoscio says

    Jul 25th 2018 at 8:33 am

    5 stars
    This would make the perfect appetizer to pass around at any party!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jul 27th 2018 at 12:13 pm

      They are perfect for a party as you can make them in advance and they can be served at room temp 😀

      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    Jul 25th 2018 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    Peas are sooooo often overlooked but they’re one of my favorite vegetables ever! I’m LOVING these pea fritters like woah! So good!

    Reply
    • Claire McEwen says

      Jul 27th 2018 at 12:13 pm

      Mine too!!!! And they are a vegetable that I can guarantee my kids will eat. Other veg falls in and out of favour on an almost daily basis 😉

      Reply

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