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    Home » Appetizers » Quick and Easy Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites

    Quick and Easy Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites

    Published: Dec 12, 2017 · Modified: Dec 9, 2021 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites
    Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites

    A spectacular persimmon appetizer made with a slice of persimmon, smoked cheese and prosciutto! Sweet, smoky and salty, all in one bite!

    Overhead view of Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites on a white platter

    Here's something a little different for your next appetizer:  Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites! They're a spectacular appetizer for fall or winter when persimmons are in season.

    Wrap a slice of fresh persimmon, a small piece of smoked cheese and an arugula leaf with a strip of prosciutto. Sweet, smoky and salty, all in one bite!

    I've passed over persimmons in past years when shopping, only because I had never tried them before. During our recent trip to Spain, however, we noticed them in supermarkets. We decided to try some, loved them, and looked for them once we arrived home.

    I discovered they are easy to find here in local stores and we have enjoyed them ever since. I like them in salads, like this Winter Persimmon Kale Salad or this Persimmon Pomegranate Salad with Maple Walnuts. Today, however, I'm sharing these tasty one-bite easy persimmon appetizers.

    How to choose a persimmon

    There are two varieties of persimmons generally available in North America, the Fuyu and the Hachiya. The Fuyus are the most popular. They are squat and round. Look for those without severe blemishes on the skin. You can peel them if you like, but the skin is definitely edible, and it's a good source of fiber.
    The Hachiya persimmons must be fully ripe to be eaten (or they'll taste horrible) and once ripe, they are good in baked goods. They are heart or acorn-shaped.

    Two Fuya persimmons
    Fuyu Persimmons
    Hachiya persimmons, whole and sliced
    Hachiya Persimmons

    A short list of ingredients

    To make these two-bite, pop-in-your-mouth delicious persimmon appetizers, you'll need

    • Fuyu persimmons
    • prosciutto
    • smoked cheese
    • fresh arugula or basil leaves
    Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites close up view

    a one-bite appetizer!

    These persimmon bites are made with sweet fruit, smoked cheddar cheese and salty cured Italian ham. So good! I added an arugula leaf to each of them because I love that peppery flavour, but a basil leaf would be tasty, too.

    To make these little persimmon appetizers, simple stack a slice of persimmon, a slice of smoked cheese, a leaf of arugula or basil, then wrap with prosciutto. So easy, so delicious!

    Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites with arugula

    Frequently asked questions

    What do persimmons taste like?

    Persimmons are unique! A ripe Fuyu persimmon is firm and sweet with a silky texture similar to a cross between a mango and an apple or a mango and a date.

    Can you eat the skin of persimmons?

    Yes. Persimmon skins are edible and not tough. You can bite right into one! However, if they're badly marked or bruised from shipping, you may want to peel them.

    How do you slice a persimmon?

    The easiest way is to cut out the stem end with a paring knife, creating a small cone shape. The stem and the small core will come out. Next cut the fruit in half from the stem end through the bottom. Then turn one half cut-side down and slice thin crosswise slices.

    So if you're looking for an appetizer with a difference, I think you'll love these Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites!

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    If you make these persimmon appetizers, I'd love to hear. Leave a comment below and let me know how you liked them!

    Close up view of Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites

    Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites

    These Persimmon Prosciutto Cheese Bites are sweet, smoky and salty, all in one bite. Wrap persimmon, smoked cheese and arugula in prosciutto and serve!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Canadian, American, Gluten-Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 21kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Fuyu persimmons
    • 12 thin, 1 inch squares smoked cheese
    • 12 leaves arugula or basil
    • 6 slices prosciutto

    Instructions

    • Remove the stem end from the persimmons and slice each into sixths (or thinner, depending on the size of the persimmon.)
    • Slice prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.
    • Stack a slice of persimmon, a small thin slice of smoked cheese, an arugula or basil leaf. Wrap with a strip of prosciutto and arrange on a serving plate. Refrigerate and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 12mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lily {Gastro Senses}

      December 15, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Love this appetizer and all things persimmon! It's such a versatile fruit, that goes along with sweet or savory.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 16, 2017 at 7:11 am

        That's so true!

        Reply
    2. Natalie Browne

      December 15, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never bought persimmon, only because I’ve never know what to do with them. This is such a nice little appetizer. And now I know how to use persimmon.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 15, 2017 at 2:56 pm

        They're good simply sliced and added to a salad, or just eaten plain! They're quite plentiful in stores here at this time of year, and they're not expensive. Hope you get a chance to try them--just be sure to look for the Fuyu variety.

        Reply
    3. Cathy

      December 15, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      I must try persimmons! I know the smoked cheese and prosciutto would be delicious! I'm sure that with the persimmons, these pretty morsels must be amazing!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 15, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks Cathy! Hope you get a chance to try persimmons this month before they're gone for another year!

        Reply
    4. Gabrielle @ eyecandypopper

      December 15, 2017 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      Ooh that looks intriguing and delicious! Almost like a different take on the classic cantaloupe and prosciutto.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 15, 2017 at 10:39 am

        5 stars
        Thanks Gabby! Yes, very much like that, but the persimmons are a little more firm and hold up nicely.

        Reply
    5. Dawn - Girl Heart Food

      December 15, 2017 at 9:28 am

      That is one delicious bite!! Would love to serve these at a holiday party - I'm sure they would disappear in no time 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        December 15, 2017 at 9:51 am

        Thanks Dawn! They were snapped up quickly--unusual and delicious!

        Reply

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