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Festive Prosciutto and Cheese Sushi Style Appetizer Rolls

As the holidays are fast approaching and you are hosting family and friends.  Here is a quick appetizer that is not only delicious but very impressive looking. The best part is they are a snap to make and can be prepared before your guests arrive.  Enjoy!
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Course Appetizer
Servings 4 rolls ( 32 pieces)

Ingredients
  

Prosciutto Rolls

  • 16 slices prosciutto ham
  • 1 cup creamy ricotta or chèvre cheese (can use boursin as well)
  • 16 cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
  • 1/2 red onion (chopped fine)
  • 12 Basil leaves
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1 cup pesto sauce (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup balsamic glaze (recipe below)

Pesto Sauce

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

Balsamic Glaze

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar

Instructions
 

Prepare Pesto Sauce

  • Put all the pesto ingredients into a food processor and mix well. Place in a sealed jar and put in the refrigerator. The pesto sauce will keep for up to a week.

Prepare Balsamic Glaze

  • In a saucepan mix balsamic vinegar with brown sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the glaze has reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes.
  • Let the glaze cool, then pour into a jar, seal and store in the refrigerator.

How to assemble the Rolls

  • On a piece of plastic wrap lay 4 slices of ham side by side.
  • Spoon a layer of goat cheese on the bottom half of the ham. (Approximately 1 inch from bottom).
  • Top the cheese with finely chopped onions and a layer of pesto sauce.
  • Top with a layer of basil.
  • Then layer arugula on top of the basil.
  • Top with a layer of tomato half's.
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.
  • Begin rolling the ham around the filling using the plastic wrap to help.
  • Roll tightly with the plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
  • Cut the rolls in 8 pieces.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze and serve.
Keyword hamandcheeserolls, prosciutto
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