Nautical Knot Prosciutto Cheese (Printable Version)

Braided prosciutto and cheese create a savory, chewy rope ideal for snacks or as a pizza crust accent.

# What You'll Need:

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Lay a slice of prosciutto flat on a clean surface and place a string cheese stick at one end. Roll tightly to enclose the cheese. Repeat for all sticks.
02 - Take two prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks and braid them together gently from one end, twisting carefully to avoid tearing the prosciutto.
03 - Repeat the braiding process with pairs until all wrapped sticks are braided. For a thicker rope, braid three wrapped sticks together.
04 - Arrange the braided ropes around the edge of a pizza or flatbread before baking, or serve them as a standalone appetizer with preferred dipping sauces.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It looks impossibly fancy but takes barely 15 minutes, which means you can actually pull it off on a weeknight before guests arrive.
  • The contrast of silky melted cheese with crispy, salty prosciutto is honestly addictive, and everyone assumes you spent way more effort than you did.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and low-carb, so it works for almost any diet restriction without feeling like a compromise.
02 -
  • The prosciutto will tear if you pull too hard while braiding—gentle twists work better than aggressive tugging, and once you find that sweet spot, your hands just know.
  • Baking at 375°F for 8–10 minutes transforms these from soft and cheesy to crispy and golden, which is when they become absolutely irresistible, so don't skip this step if texture matters to you.
03 -
  • Buy prosciutto from the deli counter and ask them to slice it thin—it makes braiding dramatically easier and the flavor depth is noticeably better than pre-packaged.
  • If you find the cheese sliding around while braiding, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes first; cold cheese has more grip and cooperates beautifully.
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