Prosciutto Purses

Directions

1. 1
   Working with 1 melon at a time, cut in 1/2.
2. 2
   Gently scrape out seeds and membrane and discard.
3. 3
   Using a melon baller, scoop out rounds from flesh and place in large bowl.
4. 4
   Discard skin.
5. 5
   Keep the prosciutto loosely covered with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out as you start to assemble 1 purse at a time.
6. 6
   Place 1 melon ball in the center of a prosciutto slice, gather all sides to the top and secure with a blanched chive.
7. 7
   It may be necessary to overlap a few pieces of prosciutto in order to completely wrap the melon ball.
8. 8
   Place finished purse, seam side down onto a baking sheet and keep covered.
9. 9
   Repeat with remaining prosciutto and melons.
10. 10
    Can make it only up to 2 hours ahead of time because the salt in the prosciutto will break down the melon.
11. 11
    Scatter the chives onto a decorative platter.
12. 12
    Place prosciutto purses on top and serve.