Sep 04 2026

Prosciutto Di Parma 24 Mesi Recipe

Time35m
Serves4

THIN SLICES OF PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA, AGED PARMIGIANO, SERVED WITH FRESH FOCACCIA

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Ingredients

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Charcuterie & Cheese

Method

Charcuterie & Cheese

  1. 1

    Bring prosciutto to serving temperature

    Remove prosciutto from refrigeration 20–30 minutes before serving and keep loosely covered so it comes to just below room temperature. This helps aroma and texture.

  2. 2

    Arrange prosciutto

    On a large wooden board or platter, fan or fold the prosciutto into delicate rosettes or loose piles, spacing slices so they don’t clump. Use all 12 oz evenly across the board.

  3. 3

    Prepare Parmigiano-Reggiano

    Using a vegetable peeler or knife, shave or break the 4 oz of Parmigiano-Reggiano into irregular shards and small chunks. Scatter the shards near the prosciutto, leaving small gaps for bread placement.

Bread

  1. 4

    Warm the focaccia

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly score the top of the focaccia if whole. Brush 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil over the cut/top surface, and sprinkle with 1 tsp coarse sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Place on a baking sheet and warm for 6–8 minutes until just warmed through and the surface is slightly glossy but not crisped hard.

  2. 5

    Slice and finish focaccia

    Remove focaccia from oven and slice into 1–1.5 inch pieces or triangles suitable for picking up. If desired, rub the warm cut surfaces lightly with a lemon half for a hint of brightness (use only a few squeezes).

  3. 6

    Optional toasting

    If guests prefer a crisper bread, after warming, toast slices under a broiler for 30–60 seconds per side until lightly golden. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

Garnish & Assembly

  1. 7

    Arrange arugula

    If using, heap 1 cup of fresh arugula in a small pile at one edge of the board. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil and a light squeeze of lemon juice over it and toss gently to dress.

  2. 8

    Finish and add accents

    Optionally drizzle 1 teaspoon honey or a small streak of balsamic glaze across the Parmigiano or a few prosciutto slices for sweet-acid balance. Zest the lemon over the board sparingly for aroma.

  3. 9

    Serve

    Place the warmed focaccia slices near the prosciutto and Parmigiano. Provide small forks or toothpicks if desired. Suggest guests take a piece of bread, top with a folded slice of prosciutto and a shard of Parmigiano, and garnish with a leaf of arugula or a drop of honey/glaze to taste.

  4. 10

    Storage note

    If any prosciutto remains, wrap loosely in parchment then plastic and refrigerate; use within 2–3 days for best quality. Keep cheese wrapped in cheese paper or parchment in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving again.