This one-bite appetizer is an easy way to impress guests at a dinner party. Prosciutto and melon may seem like a strange combination at first, but it is very popular in Italy. My theory is if you add parmesan cheese to anything, it is sure to be a hit! Remember, for a dish this simple, it is the quality of ingredients that will make it special. This dish takes very little time to assemble and still manages to look elegant on a plate.
 

Melon & Prosciutto Bites

2014-11-20 17:35:48

Yields 16

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Prep Time

20 min

Total Time

20 min

Prep Time

20 min

Total Time

20 min

Ingredients

1. 1 cantaloupe, diced into 16 2-inch squares
2. 1 125g package prosciutto
3. 1 brick Parmesan Cheese (any kind you prefer)
4. 8 basil leaves
5. 1/4 cup Balsamic Glaze

Instructions

1. For the prosciutto: It will naturally tear into thinner strands as you take it out of the package. Rip the prosciutto into 2-inch wide strands.
2. For the basil: Roll the leaves by layering them on top of each other into a cigar. Gently slice across which will create confetti-like strands. This is called a chiffonade.
3. For the parmesan: Using a peeler, shave off thin sheets of parmesan that are about the same length as the melon cubes.
4. Wrap one piece of prosciutto around the melon and it will automatically stick together.
5. Place each piece of wrapped prosciutto on top of a Parmesan shaving.
6. Sprinkle the basil on top of each cube.
7. Lastly, using a spoon, carefully drop some of the glaze onto the cubes.

Notes

1. These can be served at room temperature, so it is a great treat to make a half hour or so before your dinner party starts!
2. If you cannot find balsamic glaze at the grocery store, you can reduce regular balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium low heat until it is thick and syrupy.

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