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.
Cantaloupe, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Truffle Skewers
Servings: 18
Calories: 185kcal
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
Instructions
Make the goat cheese truffles:
- 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.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the remaining pecans, dried cranberries, and parsley.
- 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:
- 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.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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Sounds so yummy :) Surely, i will make it once. Thanks for such a unique recipe.