This prosciutto and goat cheese croissant sandwich combines a flaky croissant with salty, tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors for the perfect breakfast or snack.
A prosciutto and goat cheese croissant sandwich. Does it justify an entire written recipe? Well, hear me out…
It does.
Take a regular ham and cheese sandwich, but elevate it. The secret to this one is a generous drizzle of hot honey that pairs beautifully with the salty prosciutto. And speaking of which…
Let’s Start with the Prosciutto
Prosciutto, so paper-thin and delicately salty, is phenomenal on its own. This beloved Italian meat, made from high-quality pork legs, is covered in salt and left to rest for a few weeks. The salt draws out blood and moisture, which inhibits bacterial growth and helps preserve the meat – hence why it’s safe to consume without cooking.
Salting the meat also allows the flavors to become more concentrated, making it a bit of a flavor bomb.
After the salting process, the pork legs are washed, seasoned by hand, and left to dry-age at a controlled temperature for 14 to 36 months.
The combination of salt, air, and time gives prosciutto its delicate flavor. Served in paper-thin slices, its creamy texture melts on your tongue.
Now Onto the Cheese
Creamy cheeses pair especially well with prosciutto. Think cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, Brie, etc.
For this sandwich, we’re going with goat cheese, obviously. Goat cheese has a bright, tart, and earthy flavor profile that adds a distinct tangy kick and creamy texture to the sandwich.
Sweet and Salty
And now that we have salty and tangy, we need something to tie it all together. Enter: hot honey.
I have this habit of adding hot honey to everything, but when it comes to salty prosciutto and tangy goat cheese, they’re practically begging for a generous drizzle of hot honey.
If by any chance you don’t like hot honey or don’t have it on hand, don’t worry! Your favorite jam works great, too.
Personally, I recommend either fig jam or apricot jam.
The Bread
Finally, for our vessel, we need a delicate, flavorful bread. In that case, nothing can beat a flaky, buttery croissant. It’s the perfect foundation for this simple treat.
As always, good-quality ingredients are the key to a great recipe, especially when it comes to elevating a simple sandwich into something magical.
I don’t usually toast mine, but you can certainly toast yours in a 400°F oven for about 5 minutes or in a skillet.
If you make this Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Croissant Sandwich please be sure to leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you.
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The Ultimate Tomato Sandwich: This version keeps the classic combination of tomato and mayo but adds a few secret ingredients for a sandwich that’s full of flavors and contrast. The perfect summer afternoon snack.
Chicken Salad Sandwich: Another classic with a twist. I love chicken salad for what it can do with leftover chicken: a few additions and you have a completely different meal. This version has all the classic components, plus a few extra layers of texture and flavors. A great high-protein lunch or snack.
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Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Croissant Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 croissants
- 4 slices goat cheese
- 9 slices prosciutto
- Hot honey
Instructions
- Cut the croissants in half horizontally.
- Layer with goat cheese and prosciutto.
- Drizzle with hot honey and serve.
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fantastic work Anna! I’m going to try that tomato sandwich! Mike