PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED APRICOTS

Prosciutto-Wrapped Apricots image

Our home economists stuff dried apricots with sweetened Mascarpone cheese, then wrap them with prosciutto before baking. The result is an appealing snack for special occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3/4 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (7 ounces) dried pitted Mediterranean apricots
12 thin slices prosciutto

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cheese, confectioners' sugar and pepper. Cut a slit in each apricot; fill with cheese mixture. Cut each slice of prosciutto in half lengthwise; wrap a piece around each apricot and secure with a toothpick., Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.