Elise Jesse’s Prosciutto Pear Cups

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 5 min.
Elise Jesse

By Elise Jesse

Recipe by Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Published on Nov. 11, 2025

If you’re looking for an easy show-stopping appetizer that feels elegant but comes together in minutes, these prosciutto pear cups are the perfect bite-sized indulgence. Crispy, salty prosciutto forms the base for creamy Brie and a bright pear-arugula salad that’s lightly dressed with olive oil, thyme and a drizzle of balsamic. The result is a beautiful balance of sweet, savory and tangy flavors. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio

Elise Jesse’s Prosciutto Pear Cups

Yield:2 dozen
Prep:15 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 8 ounces Brie cheese, cubed
  • 2 large ripe pears, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh arugula, roughly chopped
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Cut each slice of prosciutto into thirds. Place a slice of prosciutto into the bottom of 24 mini muffin tins. Top each with a cube of Brie cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.
  2. Add pears, arugula and thyme to a medium bowl, drizzle with balsamic and olive oil; toss to coat.
  3. Remove prosciutto cups from muffin tin and fill with pear mixture. If desired, drizzle with additional balsamic vinegar and garnish with thyme leaves.
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