Ever since I got a shipment of honey from Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm, I have been on a honey craze. Some time ago, I did a photo shoot for my Aruban restaurant group client, Dushi Hospitality Group for their famous Matthews Beachside Restaurant. This Proscuitto Crusted Goat Cheese with Beet Honey recipe is inspired by a scrumptious appetiser on their menu.
I use raw honey a lot in the food I give to my little but I have been reducing my own sugar intake so I consume little to no honey ordinarily.
Prosciutto Crusted Goat Cheese
But there are ways to benefit from the medicinal effects of honey while minimising the subsequent blood sugar spike. This recipe does just that.
This is one of those recipes that look like waaaay more work than it really is. In other words, it’s super impressive and makes you look like a posh chef without having to spend all day doing mise en place and sauce reductions.
The Original dish on Matthew’s menu has a delectable raspberry coulis that balances so well with this dish. I decided to use a mildly flavoured beetroot honey for the job.This is one of those recipes that look like waaaay more work than it really is. In other words, it’s super impressive and makes you look like a posh chef without having to spend all day doing mise en place and sauce reductions.
It’s the perfect starter to a meal, or possibly a meal on its own.
I did this for three servings but you could easily get four out of one 40z block of goat cheese and 100g of proscuitto. So you could get anything from 1, 2 3 or 4 servings depending on how you choose to do it.
For me, I think divided in 4 is the prefect size and served with lots of baby rocket. otherwise all 3-4 pieces also make a great stand alone meal.
Honey and cheese are a classic combination in Levant/Mediterranean cuisines. After living in the Middle East for so many years, this is one that is dear to my heart. Except of course the piggly bits are haram/not kosher! You can substitute with bresaola if you can find it, as it is made from beef.
Here are some more recipes using honey…
Creamy Honey Whipped Cheese and Strawberry Crostini
Homemade Mascarpone Cheese with Honey and Prosciutto.
Peach and Apple Galette served with Honey and Cream Cheese.
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Prosciutto Crusted Goat Cheese with Beet Honey
This is the perfect gluten-free appetiser or meal on its own using creamy goat cheese and salty prosciutto and cutting the fat with beet root honey. This healthy recipe is Perfect for a party or a really lavish way to treat yourself and family at home.
Ingredients
- 40z/ 112g goat cheese
- 100g prosciutto
- Baby Arugula /Rocket Lettuce
- 3-4 TBSP Zach and Zoe Beetroot Honey
- Salt
- Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive oil
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a pan
- Cut the cheese in either 3 or 4 equal parts
- Wrap each piece of cheese in two strips of bacon, one strip at a time
- Add a little oil to grease the hot pan. Sear each piece on each sife until golden brown.
- Toss lettuce in oil, apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
- Make a large bed of lettuce for each other the balls.
- Drizzle each with 1 TBSP of Zach and Zoe Beetroot Honey and serve immediately.
this looks amazing, honey and prosciutto go so well together, especially with goat cheese. This is the perfect summer appetizer!
Your recipe really makes me feel special. I just cant wait to check this unique and delicious and perfect party option recipe. Yum
Have never heard of this dish before. But it looks so interesting and inviting that i would definitely give it a try. The steps given are so detailed, will surely try this.
I love the combination of goat cheese and prosciutto, it’s one I use myself pretty often, but I never tries pan-seraing to make the prosciutto crusty! Amazing, I so wanna make it. And I’m so tempted to try the raspberry coulis you suggest as beet honey is not something I can get.
Came for the gorgeous pictures, stayed for the flavor profile. This reminds me of my trip to Italy! It was delicious!
I love prosciutto, so I was excited to try this recipe. It was a hit with the family.
This is definitely one of those dishes to make when you’re looking to impress some guests! I love the flavours and the simplicity of it!
I am now very very hungry ♥
The beetroot honey has me intrigued! I LOVE goat cheese! Almost none of my friends like goat cheese but it’s my absolute favorite. Can’t wait to make these!
My goodness, just looking at this dish makes me salivate! You have combined all of my favourite things here, goats cheese, honey and delicious prosciutto! Fantastic combination, so simple, but bursting with delicious flavours!
These Prosciutto Crusted Goat Cheese appetizers are different and elegant . I love the combination of savory and sweet . This is perfect for the goat cheese lovers like me !
My brother made this recipe for his friends and they all loved it. Thought I will let you know the feedback on his behalf. It’s a wonderful and a must try recipe.
Honey goes so well with cheese, and also with prosciutto, so the three together are delicious! That beetroot honey sounds incredible!
OMG this looks CRAZY good! I can just imagine popping one of those into my mouth and letting all that yummy saltiness sink in but then with a zap of sweetness from the honey. that honey looked good with the different flavours too. So good!
This was perfect for a decadent snack! I love how the flavors work so well together!
I’m always on team prosciutto! This recipe would be great as a holiday appetizer.
I need to find that Honey! It looks amazing! I love that it has beetroot powder in it!
Such an amazing addition to our brunch menu! Unique flavors from the prosciutto and honey. Thanks for sharing this with us.
This recipe is in another level! The crispy prosciutto with the creamy goat cheese in the middle – omg, we just fell in love. I am going to look into the beetroot honey because it sounds delicious and I bet it tastes amazing on top of the prosciutto and goat cheese. Thanks for this recipe and for putting me on to beetroot honey!
Such an easy yet impressive appetizer. I love the Zach & Zoey beetroot honey and had been looking for a new way to use it!
This was so good that I could literally eat it all day. Can’t wait to make this again soon!
It was really good and I can’t forget the taste it was so yummy!! I loved it. Thanks for sharing:)
I love prosciutto and honey, this recipe blends them so well together – so delicious, thank you! P.S. There’s a typo below the 8th image from the top (‘proscuitto’).
Thanks a lot!