This one’s for when you want to serve something that sounds a little fancy—but requires zero actual skill. Prosciutto-wrapped pears are juicy, salty-sweet, and so easy they barely count as a recipe. But they look elegant, feel gourmet, and make you look like you planned a whole vibe.

Let’s wrap.

Step 1: Pick Your Pears

Not all pears are snack-board friendly. You want firm, slightly underripe fruit that’ll hold its shape under pressure (literally).

Best Pear Types

• Bosc: firm and lightly sweet, holds up well
• Anjou: smooth texture, subtle flavor
• Asian pear: crisp and juicy, for a crunchier bite

How to Slice

Cut the pear into quarters. Remove the core. Then slice each quarter into 2–3 long wedges. You should get about 8–12 elegant slices per pear.

Optional: rub with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 2: Wrap with Prosciutto

Prosciutto is buttery-thin cured ham with a rich, savory depth. When you wrap it around pear, magic happens.

Wrapping Tips

• Tear or cut each prosciutto slice lengthwise into strips
• Wrap one strip around the center or bottom of each pear wedge
• Let the ends overlap slightly for a spiral effect

No toothpicks needed—prosciutto tends to cling naturally.

Step 3: Add a Tiny Pop

You could stop at pears and ham, but if you want that “chef-y” touch, add one finishing ingredient. Just one.

Options for Extra Impact

• Crumble of blue cheese or goat cheese
• Small dollop of fig jam or balsamic glaze
• Sprinkle of crushed walnuts or pistachios
• Microgreens for a color lift
• Black pepper for subtle heat

Choose based on the mood: rich, earthy, fruity, or bright.

Optional Plating Upgrades

This is your chance to impress with almost no effort:

• Fan out slices on a dark slate board
• Add fresh rosemary sprigs between layers
• Place each piece on a mini skewer or toothpick for easier serving
• Drizzle balsamic or honey lightly across the plate

Tiny flourishes go a long way.

When to Serve

These fit into almost any casual-fancy food moment:

• Appetizer for dinner parties
• Paired with a salad and crusty bread for lunch
• As part of a wine night spread
• Included on a charcuterie board

They hold well at room temp and taste great even after sitting out a bit.

Make-Ahead Notes

• Slice pears and store in lemon water for a few hours
• Wrap just before serving to keep prosciutto silky
• If adding cheese or glaze, wait until the last minute

You can prep all the ingredients ahead—assembly takes less than 10 minutes.

Portion Planning

One pear yields about 8–12 bites. For a group:

• 2 pears = 16–24 pieces
• 4 oz prosciutto = enough for about 16–20 wraps
• Add more if they’re the star of your snack table

They’re small, but surprisingly filling thanks to the combo of fruit and fat.

Flavor Combos That Work

Here’s why people love this snack:

• Pear = juicy + sweet
• Prosciutto = salty + umami
• Add-on = creamy or crunchy

This trio hits all the right notes in one bite.

Try rotating the toppings depending on season or mood. Think:

• Winter: blue cheese and walnut
• Spring: goat cheese and microgreens
• Summer: balsamic glaze and basil
• Fall: fig jam and pecan

Minimal Effort, Major Reaction

No oven. No blender. No cooking. Yet you get something that:

• Looks styled
• Tastes balanced
• Makes people pause mid-bite and go, “Wait, what is this?”

That’s the mark of lazy gourmet success.

So next time you need a quick “yes I tried” kind of dish—reach for pears, prosciutto, and one bold topper. Done.