Melon Prosciutto Bites Food

PROSCIUTTO AND HONEYDEW BITES WITH BALSAMIC AND BLACK PEPPER

Steps:

• Put the vinegar in a small saucepan or skillet with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 5 minutes (be careful; it can burn quickly towards the end). Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Wrap each piece of honeydew in a prosciutto half and top with a basil leaf, inserting a small pick to secure everything.
• Drizzle with some of the reduced vinegar and grind a little more black pepper on top.

MELON WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Peel and slice the gala melon into 1/2-inch semi-circle slices. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each wedge and arrange on a platter.

SKEWERED MELON & PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Quarter and deseed the cantaloupe.
• Peel, then cut the flesh into about 40 bite-size chunks.
• Cut 12-14 slices prosciutto into 3 long strips each, then wrap a strip around each melon chunk.
• Secure with a cocktail stick.

PROSCIUTTO BITES

Steps:

• You want all the ingredients (other than the prosciutto and black pepper) to be around the same size.
• I buy the slices of havarti from the deli and cut them into four long slices. Then cut those strips in half widthwise. I then put two pieces into a roll.
• Cut the pear into quarters and core it. Then cut each quarter in four long thin slices. I end up with a few slices leftover but I consider those treats for the cook!
• At one end of a slice of prosciutto, place a cheese slice, a pear wedge and a pepper stick.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Roll up slices and secure with toothpick if necessary. I find that the meay sticks to itself usually well enough to not need toothpicks.
• After they are rolled up, you can cutthem in half if you would like a smaller bite.
• Refrigerate prior to serving and keep cool during serving.

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED MELON BALLS

Steps:

• Place melon balls into a bowl, and sprinkle with lime juice. Stir gently to coat. Wrap each ball with a slice of prosciutto, and secure with a sprig of mint. Arrange on a serving tray. Refrigerate until serving.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED MANGO BITES

Steps:

• Cut mango into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (about 16). Place 1 mango slice on top of 3 arugula leaves and 1 to 2 basil leaves.
• Cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into 4 strips. Wrap center of each mango bundle with 1 prosciutto strip. Arrange on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pepper.
• Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.
• Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon Bites: Substitute half of 1 small cantaloupe or honeydew for mango. Proceed with recipe as directed.
• Proscuitto-Wrapped Pear Bites: Substitute 1 ripe pear, unpeeled, for mango. Cut pear as directed in Step 1. Toss together pear slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
• Proscuitto-Wrapped Apple Bites: Substitute 1 Gala apple, unpeeled, for mango. Cut apple as directed in Step 1. Toss together apple slices and 1/2 cup lemon-lime soft drink to prevent browning; drain. Proceed with recipe as directed.
• Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed. Cover bites with damp paper towels, and chill 30 minutes.