Prosciutto Wrapped Brie

Make this Prosciutto Wrapped Brie as an elegant and delicious appetizer or a fantastic addition to your next charcuterie board!

Simple ingredients, easy prep, and tasty results. What more could you ask for in a recipe?

This dish takes soft, creamy brie and nestles it in a wrapping of salty prosciutto. Pair with all of your favorite snack options and enjoy the warm gooey cheese with a combination of sweet and savory flavors.

Perfect as a centerpiece at happy hour or to support any appetizer platter, this is a tasty and crowd-pleasing recipe that’s sure to impress and delight.

Why You’ll Love this Brie with Prosciutto

Need a festive and delicious appetizer with a hint of sophistication? This prosciutto wrapped brie takes 3 simple ingredients and combines them into a snack that will have your company oo-ing and ahh-ing.

The combination of melty, gooey cheese with salty prosciutto and sweet-tart cranberry sauce creates the perfect symphony of flavors.

Serve this dish alongside some Cranberry Brie Bites to continue the flavor theme, or serve a round of celebratory Cranberry Apple Mimosas!

However you choose to serve this tasty appetizer, you’ll love the simple and convenient prep that leads to elegant, delicious results.

Ingredients for Brie and Prosciutto

• Whole Cranberry Sauce – using whole berry cranberry sauce guarantees big bites of sweet-tart cranberry flavor that will enhance the gooey brie.
• Brie Wheel – this rich and buttery cheese gets perfectly melty in the oven and is great to pair with crackers, chips, bread, and more.
• Prosciutto – adding a layer of salty and slightly sweet prosciutto will provide an extra dimension of flavor.

How to Make Prosciutto Wrapped Brie

1. Lay 6-8 slices of prosciutto in a circle.  Place the Brie wheel on top. Add the cranberry sauce.
   

   With minimal prep and only a couple of minutes, this is a fantastic last-minute recipe that comes together in a snap.

2. Cover the Brie with the prosciutto. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, then broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
   

   Just wrap the brie and cranberry sauce with prosciutto, pop it in the oven, and you’re good to go!

3. Serve with your favorite dippers, pair with a Cranberry Vodka Spritzer or Cranberry Moscow Mule for more of that tart flavor!

POPULAR VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

• Instead of prosciutto, you could also use capicola, pancetta, or dry cured ham.
• For some added herbal flavor, add a sprig of fresh rosemary on top of your brie wheel once it’s finished broiling.
• If you’re unable to find brie, another good option is Camembert cheese.
• Elevate the presentation further by adding a dollop of cranberry sauce on top of the prosciutto wrapped brie.
• Feel free to make your own cranberry sauce, but using canned sauce is a great way to cut down on prep time and make this appetizer more efficient.

EXPERT TIPS

• If you’re worried about the prosciutto staying wrapped around the brie, use a toothpick to keep it in place. Remove the toothpick before the broiling step.
• You may need more or less pieces of prosciutto depending on the size of your brie wheel.
• Pair your brie and prosciutto with other snacks like fruits (apples, pears, grapes, berries, fig preserves), nuts (pecans, almonds, walnuts, cashews), and tasty dipper like crackers, pieces of crusty bread, or even pickles.
• Serve the brie right out of the oven for best results. That’s when it will be most melty and gooey!
• The broiling step is optional, but it can help seal the prosciutto at the top and will also give it a nice crisp texture that juxtaposes the smooth and creamy cheese.
• Don’t overstuff the prosciutto with cranberry sauce. You can always serve extra sauce on the side if you like.

 

FAQs

How long does brie last?

When stored properly, brie lasts anywhere from one to two weeks. Before you prepare this appetizer, be sure your brie is tightly wrapped. Despite what you might think, it’s actually better to store brie at room temperature to prevent it from becoming too hard.

If possible, keep the cheese in its original packaging to give it a longer shelf life. Otherwise, wrap it in plastic and/or keep it in an airtight container.

Can you eat prosciutto raw?

Yes, prosciutto is safe to eat raw. This recipe will see it heated and broiled, but the process of making prosciutto involves salt which pulls any moisture out of the meat and renders it safe to eat without any cooking. In fact, cooking prosciutto is often frowned upon and eating it raw is typical.

Do you take the rind off brie before baking?

No, leave the rind on the cheese. Not only is it edible, but it will help the cheese keep its shape and will prevent it from oozing out of the prosciutto wrapper.

Is brie better baked or cold?

Brie is better when it’s warm and baked. It can also be served at room temperature, but baking it gives it a gooey, melty texture that makes it easier to use as a dip or topping for crackers, bread, and more.

Prosciutto Wrapped Brie