Melon with Brie and Prosciutto
Elevate your appetizer game with this sophisticated and flavor-packed recipe for Melon with Brie and Prosciutto. Juicy cantaloupe wedges are paired with creamy Brie cheese and wrapped in delicate slices of prosciutto for a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and savory flavors. A drizzle of honey adds a luscious touch of sweetness, while fresh basil leaves lend a fragrant, herbal freshness. Finished with a sprinkle of black pepper for a subtle kick, this no-cook dish is both effortless and elegant, making it ideal for entertaining or a light summer starter. Ready in just 15 minutes, this show-stopping recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for impressing guests while embracing the simplicity of seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Cantaloupe melon
- 200 grams Brie cheese
- 12 slices Prosciutto
- 12 whole Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe melon in half and scoop out the seeds using a spoon. Slice each melon half into 6 even wedges, removing the rind from each wedge.
Cut the Brie cheese into 12 thin slices, approximately the same width as the melon wedges.
Lay a slice of Brie cheese on top of each melon wedge.
Wrap a slice of prosciutto around the middle of each melon wedge, securing the Brie in place.
Place a fresh basil leaf on top of the prosciutto-wrapped melon for added freshness.
Drizzle honey evenly over all the assembled melon wedges for a touch of sweetness.
Sprinkle a light pinch of freshly ground black pepper on top to enhance the flavors.
Arrange the melon wedges on a serving platter and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 3691 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.7 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 147.8 g | ||
| Protein | 87.7 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 5375 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
