Goat Cheese Stuffed Prosciutto
From: Hope, Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada
Prosciutto: Italian ham.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] softened butter
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] heavy cream [35% m.s.g.]
  • 2 1/2 ounces [75 g] creamy goat cheese
  • 7 or 8 thin slices Prosciutto
To serve
  • Lettuce leaves [Boston lettuce if possible]
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] olive oil
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] balsamic vinegar
  • Into a blender or a food processor, beat softened butter until smooth.
  • Remove butter from blender or food processor, using a spatula; set aside.
  • Whip cream, using an electric beater, until stiff peaks form.
  • Into blender or food processor, beat goat cheese until softened.
  • Add reserved butter and whipped cream to softened goat cheese; beat until smooth.
  • Arrange one slice Prosciutto onto plastic wrap; evenly spread with a thin coat of cheese mixture.
  • Using the plastic wrap as a helper, roll Prosciutto slice.
  • Repeat with remaining Prosciutto slices and cheese mixture.
  • Refrigerate for at least one hour, until filling is firm.
  • Just before serving, line a serving plate [or individual plates] with lettuce leaves.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice Prosciutto rolls; arrange slices onto lettuce leaves.
  • Just sprinkle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar [do not sprinkle too much if you want to really taste this Prosciutto/goat cheese mixture]