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Herbed Struffoli with Prosciutto and Pecorino Romano

Celebrate the holidays with a twist on tradition with this Herbed Struffoli, elegantly garnished with Prosciutto and Pecorino Romano. This festive wreath combines lightly sweet, rosemary-infused dough balls coated in warm honey and a hint of lemon, balanced by the savory richness of Pecorino and delicate slices of Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele. Paired with a sparkling wine like Prosecco, this appetizer creates a memorable centerpiece, perfect for celebrating the season with friends and family.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

14 min

Serves

6

Ingredients

4 ounces sliced Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 tablespoons white wine, such as pinot grigio
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup pure honey
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Made With

Prosciutto di San Daniele

Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele

Herbed Struffoli with Prosciutto and Pecorino Romano

Celebrate the holidays with a twist on tradition with this Herbed Struffoli, elegantly garnished with Prosciutto and Pecorino Romano. This festive wreath combines lightly sweet, rosemary-infused dough balls coated in warm honey and a hint of lemon, balanced by the savory richness of Pecorino and delicate slices of Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele. Paired with a sparkling wine like Prosecco, this appetizer creates a memorable centerpiece, perfect for celebrating the season with friends and family.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

14 min

Serves

6

Made With

Prosciutto di San Daniele

Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele

Ingredients

4 ounces sliced Principe Prosciutto di San Daniele
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 large eggs
1 tablespoons white wine, such as pinot grigio
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup pure honey
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese

How To Make

Combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, rosemary and baking powder in food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs and wine. Pulse until mixture forms into a ball. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cut dough into 4 equal pieces. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out each piece of dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Cut each piece of dough into 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip of dough into 1/2-inch pieces. Roll each piece of dough into small balls, roughly the size of a hazelnut. Lightly dredge balls in flour, shaking off any excess. 

Heat large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat, and fill halfway with oil. Heat oil to 375°F. Working in batches, fry dough until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining dough. 

Combine honey, remaining sugar and lemon juice in large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook until honey is warmed through and sugar dissolves, about 1 to 2 minutes. 

Add dough balls to skillet and toss to coat. Remove from heat and let cool in skillet for 2 to 5 minutes. Meanwhile, coat the outside of a water glass with cooking spray and place in middle of round platter or cake stand. 

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