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Sizzling Pretty Prosciutto Rose: A Fancy Food Hack

This Pretty Prosciutto Rose appetizer elevates gatherings with simple elegance, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 roses
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

For the Roses
  • 10 slices thinly sliced prosciutto for flexibility and aesthetics
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil or thyme) for flavor and color
  • 4 ounces soft cheese (goat cheese or cream cheese) to elevate richness
For the Base
  • 12 pieces sturdy crackers or toasted crostini to hold the prosciutto roses
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for flavor enhancement

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Plate
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pretty Prosciutto Rose
  1. Prepare your workstation by clearing a large, clean surface and gathering your ingredients. Lay out a cutting board, a sharp knife, and a plate. Preheat your oven to 350°F if toasting crostini.
  2. Slice your cheese into small, thin pieces that will serve as the base for your roses. Arrange these cheese pieces on your serving platter.
  3. Take a slice of prosciutto, stretch it, roll it tightly starting from one end, and fan out edges to create a rose shape. Create about 3-5 roses depending on platter space.
  4. Tuck small sprigs of fresh herbs into the center of each rose for added color and aroma.
  5. If using crostini, toast them for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp. Arrange them on the serving platter.
  6. Place each rose on top of a crostini or cracker, arranging them attractively on the platter.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over the roses and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper or sea salt to enhance flavor and richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roseCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 60mgVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store assembled roses in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Unassembled roses can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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