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orange cantaloupe wedges wrapped in ruffled pink prosciutto with basil leaves on a white platter, in a wide horizontal shot on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon

Cantaloupe sweet juicy wedges are wrapped in a slice of salty prosciutto and topped with cracked black pepper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cantaloupe cut into wedges
  • 12 slices prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 12 basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Cut the cantaloupe into 12 thin, peeled wedges.
  2. Tuck a basil leaf against each wedge and wrap with a slice of prosciutto.
  3. Arrange on a platter and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  4. Finish with a crack of black pepper and serve chilled.

Notes

Honeydew works beautifully here too if you prefer.