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prosciutto-wrapped cantaloupe wedges drizzled with balsamic glaze and fresh mint in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a white platter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon

Sweet cantaloupe wedges wrapped with salty prosciutto, and drizzled with balsamic for a classic, two-bite appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cantaloupe cut into wedges
  • 8 oz prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 8 leaves fresh mint
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the cantaloupe into bite-size wedges and remove the rind.
  2. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise.
  3. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around each melon wedge and secure with a toothpick.
  4. Arrange on a platter and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  5. Tuck a mint leaf into each and finish with a crack of black pepper.

Notes

Assemble these just before serving so the melon stays crisp.