Prosciutto, Date & Goat Cheese

 

Prosciutto, Date & Goat Cheese Appetizer 

Ingredients: 

• 2 slices of Prosciutto (cut into quarters)
• 1/2 small log (4 oz.) of fresh goat cheese
• 1 TBSP of milk
• 1/2 tsp dried Thyme leaves or 2 TBSP of fresh Thyme leaves 
• 2 large pitted Medjool dates (Quartered) 

Directions:

• Mix goat cheese, milk, and thyme in a small bowl.  Add salt and pepper
• Place the one quartered date on one end of quartered Proscuitto
• Top date with goat cheese mixture
• Roll prosciutto around both 
• Secure with toothpick
• Enjoy!

 

Proscuitto, Pineapple & Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

 

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of Proscuitto, quartered
• 1 package of fresh mozzarella
• pineapple (fresh or canned)
• Balsamic Glaze

Directions: 

• Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees
• Quarter each slice of Prosciutto
• Place a small slice of mozzarella on one end of sliced prosciutto 
• Place cube of pineapple on cheese
• Roll prosciutto around both and secure with a toothpick
• Bake on the top rack of oven for 10 minutes
• Drizzle with a small amount of Balsamic Glaze (Nona Pia's)

 

comments: You can use melon, strawberry, pear, apple, peach, or any fruit in season with a small "torn" piece of prosciutto on top as a quick and easy appetizer. Top with fresh mint or basil for an extra flavor and pair with our Red Moscato!