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an oval platter of crackers and procuitto roses.

Prosciutto Appetizers with Cream Cheese and Crackers

Ajoke
Quick and easy prosciutto appetizer recipe that is no cook and fun to make, ritz crackers topped with whipped cream cheese and prosciutto roses, perfect bite appetizer to impress your guest. Pair with Chardonnay or any other wine or drink of choice.
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course antipasto, Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 20 pieces
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 Prosciutto slices
  • 100 g cream cheese or as needed if you will be doubling the recipe
  • 1 tsp honey or as needed
  • 1 tbsp chives finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 20 Ritz crackers substitute with any crackers of choice. I personally love seeded crackers and puff crackers.
  • Fresh basil to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Make the cream cheese spread: To a small mixing bowl add mascarpone (cream cheese), honey, chopped chives, salt and black pepper and stir to combine. Taste and adjust to preference then set aside. You can place it in the fridge until it is needed.
  • Make prosciutto roses: cut each prosciutto with a scissors lengthwise. Working on one rose at a time, fold each prosciutto into two lengthwise (horizontally) and twist it loosely then wrap into a circle to form a rose.
  • Assemble: place the cracker on to a platter of choice, dollop about a teaspoon of the chive cream cheese filling on each cracker. Carefully place the prosciutto on the cream cheese pressing gently so it sits nicely on the cracker. (be careful not to be heavy handed when doing this in other not to break the delicate biscuit)
    Garnish with fresh basil leaves, serve and enjoy

Notes

FAQs
Can this be made ahead of time
Yes, you can make it some few hours ahead of time, say 1 to 3 hours before serving provided the filling is not wet. That said, for the best result, make the filling ahead and assemble the whole dish just before serving.
How much prosciutto and crackers per person
depending on the numbers of people you are catering for, allow about 2 to 3 pieces of this bite-size appetizer per person

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 69mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword prosciutto appetizer, prosciutto appetizer with cream cheese
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