Prosciutto String Cheese Knot (Printable Version)

Braided prosciutto and string cheese create a savory, chewy snack perfect for entertaining or casual bites.

# Needed Ingredients:

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

# Steps:

01 - Place a slice of prosciutto flat on a clean surface. Position one string cheese stick at the edge and roll tightly. Repeat for all cheese sticks.
02 - Take two prosciutto-wrapped cheese sticks and gently braid them together from one end, twisting carefully to avoid tearing. For a thicker braid, combine three wrapped sticks.
03 - Arrange braided ropes around pizza or flatbread edges prior to baking, or serve immediately as an appetizer with preferred dipping sauces.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent ten minutes.
  • The prosciutto gets slightly crispy while the cheese stays chewy and stretchy—two textures that shouldn't work together but absolutely do.
  • You can make it as simple or creative as you want, and it impresses every single time.
02 -
  • Prosciutto is delicate and wants to tear, so braid slowly and don't panic if a tiny piece comes loose—it happens and nobody will ever know.
  • If you're baking these, pull them out the moment the prosciutto edges start to curl and crisp; thirty seconds too long and the cheese explodes out like a little savory volcano.
03 -
  • String cheese that's cold and slightly firm braids way better than room-temperature cheese, so keep it in the fridge until the last minute.
  • If your prosciutto keeps tearing, let it sit for thirty seconds at room temperature to relax—it sounds silly but actually works.
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