Nautical Knot Braided Snack (Print View)

Savory braided prosciutto and string cheese, ideal as a pizza border or a flavorful snack.

# What You’ll Need:

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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes and requires no cooking skill, just your hands and a little patience with the braiding.
  • The prosciutto gets slightly crispy while the cheese stays creamy inside, creating a textural contrast that feels fancy and tastes indulgent.
  • You can bake it or serve it raw, make it days ahead, and repurpose it as a pizza border, a snack platter statement piece, or a crowd-pleasing party bite.
02 -
  • Don't pull too hard while braiding—prosciutto tears easily, and once it tears, the knot falls apart instead of staying braided and beautiful.
  • If you're baking them, watch them closely because prosciutto can go from perfectly crispy to burnt in about two minutes.
  • Cold cheese braids are firmer and easier to handle, so make them ahead and refrigerate until you're ready to use them.
03 -
  • Braid your knots on a cool surface—a marble countertop or even a chilled cutting board keeps the cheese from softening too much while you work, so your braids stay structured and look intentional.
  • If prosciutto tears while you're rolling, just overlap it slightly when you roll the cheese stick—the overlap actually helps hold everything together during braiding.
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