Prosciutto-Wrapped Burrata Involtini with Spring Pea Pesto

Prosciutto-Wrapped Burrata Involtini with Spring Pea Pesto

Luxuriously creamy burrata wrapped in delicate prosciutto and served atop a vibrant spring pea pesto, finished with fresh mint and lemon zest. This elegant Italian appetizer celebrates the season's finest ingredients in every beautiful bite.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Prosciutto-Wrapped Burrata Involtini with Spring Pea Pesto

Luxuriously creamy burrata wrapped in delicate prosciutto and served atop a vibrant spring pea pesto, finished with fresh mint and lemon zest. This elegant Italian appetizer celebrates the season's finest ingredients in every beautiful bite.

AI SCORE
88
/100
ItalianDinnerGluten-Free
⏱️
30 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
385 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2 balls fresh burrata cheese (125g each)
  • 8 slices prosciutto di Parma
  • 200g fresh or frozen peas
  • 30g fresh basil leaves
  • 10g fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • 40g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 60ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 30g pine nuts
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 100g baby rocket leaves
  • Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1

Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then immediately transfer to ice water to preserve their bright green colour. Drain well.

2

Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

3

Add blanched peas, basil, mint, garlic, Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse while drizzling in the olive oil until you achieve a slightly chunky pesto consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

Carefully cut each burrata ball in half, then cut each half in two to create 8 portions total.

5

Lay out the prosciutto slices on a clean work surface. Place one portion of burrata at the end of each slice and gently roll the prosciutto around the cheese to create involtini parcels.

6

Spread a generous spoonful of spring pea pesto across each serving plate and arrange the rocket leaves on top.

7

Place two prosciutto-wrapped burrata involtini on each plate, slightly overlapping.

8

Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon zest, torn mint leaves, and a crack of black pepper. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

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