Cantaloupe, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Truffle Skewers

Sweet cantaloupe, salty prosciutto, and tangy goat cheese come together beautifully in these Cantaloupe, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Truffle Skewers. These are simple appetizers for a sophisticated palate!

Tips for picking the best cantaloupe:

• Choose melons that feel heavy for their size. This indicates juiciness and a higher concentration of flavor.
• With cantaloupe, push your fingers on the section where the vine was attached. It should be slightly soft (not mushy or hard) and smell slightly sweet and fresh.

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Cantaloupe, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Truffle Skewers

Prep Time20 mins

Refrigeration Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 20 mins

Course: Appetizer

Servings: 18

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Hallie Klecker

Ingredients

For the goat cheese truffles:

• ▢ 10 ounces (284 g) goat cheese
• ▢ 6 ounces (170 g) cream cheese
• ▢ 2 tablespoons (30 mL) honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (2.6 g) ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1½ cups (165 g) chopped pecans, divided
• ▢ ¾ cup (113 g) chopped dried cranberries
• ▢ ½ cup (30 g) finely chopped fresh parsley

For the skewers:

• ▢ 18 (6-inch) skewers
• ▢ 18 cantaloupe melon balls (scooped from 1 ripe cantaloupe)
• ▢ 18 thin slices prosciutto

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Instructions

Make the goat cheese truffles:

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  Combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Fold in ½ cup chopped pecans.
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  In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
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  Divide the cheese mixture into thirds. Form 6 balls from each third. Roll the balls in the pecan mixture to coat completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Assemble the skewers in the following order:

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  First add 1 slice of prosciutto (gathered into a ruffle/stack) to a skewer, followed by 1 melon ball and 1 goat cheese truffle. Repeat using all the skewers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Cantaloupe, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Truffle Skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 185 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 145mg6%

Potassium 122mg3%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 914IU18%

Vitamin C 8mg10%

Calcium 43mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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