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February 28, 2025

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Prosciutto appetizers are always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves its buttery, salty flavor. Here are 20+ amazingly delicious prosciutto appetizer recipes to try this holiday season.

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Is there anything better than prosciutto?

Short answer?

No.

This salt-cured thinly sliced ham from Italy is naturally salty, sweet and completely irresistible!

But what are the best appetizers to make with prosciutto?

There are so many options! Especially since prosciutto can pair with sweet dishes (have you tried prosciutto wrapped melon?) and savory dishes (think prosciutto wrapped prawns).

So let’s get started.

Here are some of the absolute best appetizer recipes using prosciutto.

The BEST Appetizers with Prosciutto

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Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites
Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites are the perfect party appetizer. They’re an easy to make, no-bake finger food and come together in under 10 minutes!
Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites
Grana padano wrapped in prosciutto and topped with fig jam.
Prosciutto Wrapped Parmesan with Fig Preserves
These bites of Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano with Fig Preserves are the perfect party snack. This easy to make, no-bake finger food comes together in under 10-minutes.
Prosciutto Wrapped Grana Padano
Crostini topped with brie, basil and prosciutto arranged on grey plate next to honey wand.
Brie and Prosciutto Crostini
These Brie & Prosciutto Crostini with Honey make the perfect, easy to prepare party appetizer that's made with just a handful of ingredients.
Brie & Prosciutto Crostini
A Christmas appetizer worth swooning over – pear & prosciutto ricotta tart with a rosemary honey butter sauce and pecans. The Prosciutto di Parma is the absolute star, pairing so well with the buttery pastry and sweet pears. I can’t think of a better combination of flavors and textures to start off a holiday meal on the very tastiest note!
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These easy Honey Whipped Ricotta and Prosciutto Crackers are everyone’s favorite party bites. Pick up your preferred crackers and layer them with creamy ricotta, salty prosciutto, pomegranate arils, and sweet honey to create the perfect appetizer for all your upcoming holiday nights. 
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
You'll be obsessed with this pear and prosciutto crostini with gorgonzola! It has so many flavors going on and is a great balance with sweet, tangy and salty. Literally, so easy to make and so special. It includes crusty garlicky sourdough bread, lathered on a creamy gorgonzola spread and topped with pears wrapped with prosciutto.
Get the RECIPE from Lindsey Eats
If you’re looking for a delicious, crowd-pleasing & easy Thanksgiving appetizer, these Roasted Butternut Squash, Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Crisps are for you. Find the recipe below!
Get the RECIPE from Hungry Blonde
Crispy Prosciutto and Cheese Pastry Twist…the holiday appetizer that everyone asks for…year after year. These twists are quick, easy, and everyone loves them. Flaky puff pastry twisted up with cheese and olives, then wrapped in salty prosciutto, and baked. 
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
A refreshing cantaloupe and prosciutto recipe, Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon is served as an appetizer or salad, drizzled with balsamic glaze!
Get the RECIPE from Reluctant Entertainer
Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Pickled Peach Appetizer Skewers. So super pretty!
Get the RECIPE from The Noshery
A simple appetizer, Pear Brie Bruschetta Recipe made with crostini, brie, pear slices, and prosciutto. Garnish with basil and serve!
Get the RECIPE from Reluctant Entertainer
For a sweet and salty appetizer that is both refreshing and light, look no further than prosciutto and melon! Luxurious and silky smooth paper thin pieces of Prosciutto are wrapped lovingly around juicy, ripe cantaloupe. Drizzle with balsamic, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Get the RECIPE from Well Seasoned Studio
This is the perfect no-cook appetizer for your next holiday party or get-together! Prosciutto Pears with Arugula Salad are deliciously sweet AND savory.
Get the RECIPE from Cook At Home Mom
Crispy prosciutto stacked on serving plate.
Crispy Prosciutto (Air Fried or Baked)
Crispy Prosciutto is easy to make in the oven or air fryer. Perfectly crunchy and even better than bacon, enjoy fried prosciutto as a snack on its own or topping on salads, pasta, pizza, soups, veggies, and more.
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These Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella balls are easy, quick low-carb appetizers for the holiday season. You will love the fresh mozzarella balls wrapped with salty dry Italian ham, basil, and juicy tomatoes.
Get the RECIPE from Sweet As Honey
Marinated Mozzarella Melon Skewers…the fun, colorful, and delicious summer appetizer that we’re all looking for right now. Sweet-juicy summer melon, garden basil, and pesto marinated balls of mozzarella cheese are all layered together to create a fresh summer appetizer that’s pretty and so delicious. Finish these quick and simple melon skewers with a drizzle of balsamic fig vinaigrette.
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Easy Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp
This recipe for easy prosciutto-wrapped shrimp only requires a few simple ingredients, and is the perfect classy and delicious appetizer!
Get the RECIPE from Gimme Some Oven
These Prosciutto Goat Cheese Stuffed Peaches with Thyme Honey are the perfect no-cook summer appetizer that everyone will LOVE. Market fresh peaches stuffed with creamy lemon basil goat cheese, wrapped in salty prosciutto, then grilled. The peaches caramelize, the goat cheese gets melty, and the prosciutto turns crisp. Then each peach is finished with a sweet drizzle of thyme honey. 
Get the RECIPE from Half Baked Harvest
Prosciutto and Melon with a little Burrata Cheese is simple + delicious!
Get the RECIPE from Wanderings in my Kitchen

Picking your Prosciutto

Prosciutto di parma is my prosciutto of choice. It’s made in Parma, Italy, from special pigs bred under strict quality controls. 

When shopping for sliced prosciutto, check the label for the gold crown. This symbol guarantees you’re buying Italian-bred pork cured 100% naturally, meaning there are no additives, hormones, gluten, or coloring agents. Look for it near the deli counter with the specialty meats and cheeses. 

Of course, you can make these prosciutto appetizers with other types, but know that the texture and tastes will vary. Jamón from Spain, American prosciutto, and prosciutto cured in different regions of Italy are also good options. 

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these appetizers with prosciutto can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

Did you Make Any of These Prosciutto Appetizers?

Please leave a comment and rating below, if you loved this round up of prosciutto wrapped appetizers using prosciutto. Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #platingsandpairings and tagging me @platingsandpairings.

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20+ BEST Prosciutto Appetizer Recipes

Prosciutto appetizers are always a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves its buttery, salty flavor. Here are 20+ recipes to try, including this recipe for Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado.
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Serves 4 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 avocados (cut half, each half cut into 4-slices)
  • 8 slices Prosciutto di Parma (halved lengthwise)
  • Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

Instructions

  • Wrap each avocado slice with half a slice of prosciutto. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 6g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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