Nautical Knot Prosciutto Cheese (Printable)

Braided prosciutto and string cheese create a flavorful, fun snack ideal for parties or pizza garnish.

# What You'll Need:

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

# Directions:

01 - Place a slice of prosciutto flat on a clean surface. Position a string cheese stick at one end and roll it tightly. Repeat with remaining cheese sticks.
02 - Take two prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks and braid them starting at one end, twisting gently to prevent tearing. Continue braiding pairs until all are braided. For a thicker braid, braid three wrapped sticks together.
03 - Arrange braided ropes around the edge of a pizza or flatbread before baking, or serve as a standalone appetizer with dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours on it, but you're really just folding and twisting for under a minute per rope.
  • The contrast between crispy prosciutto and warm melted cheese creates this satisfying texture that keeps people reaching for more.
  • No oven required if you want it raw, but a quick bake transforms it into something almost decadent.
02 -
  • Don't braid too aggressively or the prosciutto tears and the cheese pokes through—gentle hands make prettier ropes.
  • If you're baking them, watch the time closely because the difference between perfectly melted and weeping-with-grease is about two minutes.
03 -
  • Let your cheese sit out for a few minutes before braiding so it's pliable but still holds its shape.
  • The crispiness happens fast in the oven—set a timer and don't wander off.
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