Nautical Knot Prosciutto Cheese (Printable)

Savory braided prosciutto and string cheese perfect for snacking or as a flatbread border.

# What Goes In:

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01 - 8 sticks part-skim string cheese (mozzarella or similar)
02 - 8 thin slices prosciutto

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay a slice of prosciutto flat on a clean work surface, place a string cheese stick at one end, and roll tightly. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
02 - Take two prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks and gently braid them starting at one end, twisting carefully to avoid tearing. Continue until all wrapped sticks are braided in pairs.
03 - For a more substantial rope, braid three wrapped sticks together, ensuring an even twist.
04 - Arrange the braided ropes around a pizza or flatbread border before baking, or serve as a standalone appetizer with dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just five minutes of casual assembly before you can eat them.
  • They're impressive enough to pass around at parties but so easy you can make them while chatting.
  • The contrast between salty prosciutto and creamy cheese hits every time, especially with a cold glass of wine nearby.
02 -
  • Prosciutto tears easily if it's too warm or if you rush—let everything sit at room temperature for five minutes first.
  • If you're baking these, the prosciutto will crisp up beautifully at 375°F in about eight minutes, but watch them because the line between crispy and burnt is shorter than you'd think.
03 -
  • Work on a cool surface, and if your hands get warm, rinse them in cool water—warm fingers make the prosciutto stick and tear.
  • If you're making these for a party, prepare them in the morning and keep them refrigerated until you need them; cold braids are actually easier to handle than room temperature ones.
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