Nautical Knot Prosciutto Cheese (Print)

Braided prosciutto and string cheese create a savory, chewy snack ideal for entertaining or pizza edging.

# Ingredients:

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

# Instructions:

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

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It looks far more impressive than the five minutes it actually takes to make.
  • The salty, umami punch of prosciutto paired with melty cheese is genuinely craveable.
  • It works equally well as a solo snack or dressed up as a pizza border that steals the show.
02 -
  • If your cheese sticks are too warm or soft when you start, they'll tear easier—keeping them cool until the last moment makes braiding infinitely smoother.
  • The magic happens when you bake these at 375°F for about 8 to 10 minutes; the prosciutto gets just crispy enough to crackle between your teeth while the cheese melts into creamy pockets inside.
03 -
  • Keep your cheese sticks cool right up until you're ready to use them; cold cheese holds its shape infinitely better when you're braiding.
  • If you're planning to bake these, arrange them on parchment paper so the cheese doesn't stick to your baking sheet and they slide off easily when they're perfectly crispy.
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