Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe is a fresh and elegant summer appetizer that takes just minutes to make and is sure to impress!

Fresh melon is one of those foods that just screams summer. The bright color, the juicy texture, and the sweet taste are perfectly summery with every bite.

Fresh fruit is always a good idea for summer soirées, and this melon recipe will definitely up the elegance of your fruit platter!

You'll love the combination of sweet melon, salty prosciutto, and zippy balsamic glaze. The best part is that it takes just minutes to make!

HOW TO MAKE PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CANTALOUPE

Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe is a pretty summer appetizer that takes just minutes to make. First, you cut your cantaloupe into bite-sized pieces. The cantaloupe pieces are wrapped in strips of prosciutto and secured with a toothpick. Finally, a drizzle of balsamic glaze is added before serving. See below for detailed recipe instructions.

WHAT IS PROSCIUTTO

Prosciutto is the Italian word for ham. It is a soft and delicate, thin-sliced, dry-cured ham made from the leg of a pig. It can be served raw or cooked.

WHERE DO I GET BALSAMIC GLAZE?

Balsamic glaze is made by reducing balsamic vinegar and sugar until it's thick and syrupy. If you don't want to make homemade balsamic glaze, you can purchase it online or in the vinegar section of your grocery store.

HOW LONG DOES PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED CANTALOUPE LAST IN THE FRIDGE?

Store prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe in an airtight container for one day. It is best served fresh! If preparing a day ahead, wait to drizzle with the balsamic glaze until just before serving.

MORE CANTALOUPE RECIPES

Looking for more ways to use your fresh cantaloupe? Here are a couple of my favorite cantaloupe recipes:

• Cantaloupe, White Wine, and Ricotta Ice with Roasted Almonds
• Cantaloupe Popsicles
• Cantaloupe Jelly
• Agua Fresca

If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!

9 servings

Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe

Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe is a fresh and elegant summer appetizer that takes just minutes to make and is sure to impress!

  prep time: 10 MINcook time: 10 MINtotal time: 10 MIN 

INGREDIENTS

half a cantaloupe
4 ounces thin-sliced prosciutto
balsamic glaze

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Scoop the seeds from the half cantaloupe, slice into six wedges, then cut off the rind. Cut the wedges into bite-sized chunks (about five per wedge).

2. Cut the prosciutto slices lengthwise into three strips.

3. Wrap each piece of cantaloupe with a strip of prosciutto and secure with a toothpick.

4. Drizzle the prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe with balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

NOTES

Author: Becky

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