Marinated Persimmon with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Topped Oatcakes
The Holiday season will shortly be upon us and that, of course, means plenty of eating, drinking and merrymaking.
My favourite part of all that is enjoying a wide variety of Hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. I enjoy tasting bursts of flavour packaged in an elegant small bite.
Today I’m sharing with you a recipe featuring persimmons, a deliciously sweet fruit available only between September through December. It is marinated for a hint of acid and paired with creamy goat cheese, salty but delicate prosciotto and a hint of fresh basil, all coming together on delicious Nairn’s Oat Crackers.
Nairn’s Oat Crackers and Cookies are available in Canada in a variety of delicious flavours that are all made from wheat free recipes with whole grain oats. Not only are they high in fibre, but they also contain zero trans or hydrogenated fats, and absolutely no GM ingredients, artificial colours, flavourings or preservatives. There is also a new gluten-free variety available.
The Nairn’s Oat Crackers have a lovely toasted oat flavour that is equally good as is for as a vehicle for toppings. They really are a perfect canvas for other flavours. Their unique crunch and flavour make these so satisfying. A perfect contrast to the other ingredients in this appetizer recipe.
Marinated Persimmon with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Topped Oatcakes
Makes 20
Ingredients:
2 ripe Fuyu Persimmons
3 tbsp basil-infused extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
300 g Goat Cheese
125 g Prosciutto
20 Basil Leaves
1 Package Nairn’s Rough oat cackers
Directions:
Cut the Persimmons into wedges and place them into a bowl.
Combine the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and pour over persimmons.
Allow to marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
Slice the goat cheese into 20 slices and place one on each oatcake.
Slice the prosciutto lengthwise and fold each like an accordion. Place on top of goat cheese.
Place a basil leaf on top of the prosciutto and finally one piece of persimmon on each oatcake.

Marinated Persimmon with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Topped Oatcakes
Ingredients
- 2 ripe Fuyu Persimmons
- 3 tbsp basil-infused extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 300 g Goat Cheese
- 125 g Prosciutto
- 20 Basil Leaves
- 1 Package Nairn's Rough oatcakes
Instructions
- Cut the Persimmons into wedges and place them into a bowl.
- Combine the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and pour over persimmons.
- Allow to marinate 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Slice the goat cheese into 20 slices and place one on each oatcake.
- Slice the prosciutto lengthwise and fold each like an accordion. Place on top of goat cheese.
- Place a basil leaf on top of the prosciutto and finally one piece of persimmon on each oatcake.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
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The Nairn’s Rough oatcakes sounds great!
I’m most interested in trying the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
I really like the mixed berry oat cookies
Nairn’s Mixed Berries Oat cookies
I’d like to try the Stem Ginger Oat Cookies.
I want to try the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies. Sounds yummy.
I am most interested in trying the mixed Berries Oat Cookies.
I would like to try the organic oat crackers – yum!
I would love to try the dark chocolate chip cookies.
I would love to try the rough oat crackers (but they all look good to me!)
I’m interested in trying the Stem Ginger oat cookies
The Nairn’s variety i am most interested in trying is the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat
I love to try the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat cookies.
Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies sound good so would love to try them first.
I’d like to try the Stem Ginger Oat Cookies.
roughly milled oat crackers first and then all the others. thanks
The Nairn’s Rough oatcakes look good but I would like them all.
The Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies sound delicious!
I would love to try the Dark Chocolate Chip oat cookies, they look delish!!
I’ve only ever tried persimmon once and it was bitter however then someone else at the meal said that they weren’t ripe and I must say this looks wonderful so I might risk trying them again 🙂
mmmm Prosciutto and Goat Cheese!! best combination <3 I will need to try this this weekend. My husband love having little snacks and apps at night on the weekends and this would be perfect
I would love to try the Nairn’s Stem Ginger Oatmeal Cookies first.I think
the Oatcakes look so delicious too.
I would love to try the dark chocolate chip cookies, they sound really yummy!
I wou,d ,jke to try the dark chocolate
I’d love to try them all, but would go first for Nairn’s Organic Oat Crackers
I am most interested in trying the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies.
Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies sound good
Dark chocolate oat cookies for sure!
I would most like to try the Mixed Berries Oat Cookies.
The ginger oat cookies sound delicious!
I really want to try the stem ginger cookies!
I think the Stem Ginger Oat Cookies look delicious. I’d try those first.
I am most interested in the mixed Berry Oat Cookies
i am most interested in the stem ginger oat cookies
I’m excited for the mixed berry oatcakes.
Stem Ginger Oatcakes sound wonderful! We love ginger snaps, so mixed with oatmeal sounds delightful!
I am interested in the organic oat crackers.
I would really like to try the Mixed Berry Oat Cookies.
I would love to try the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies!
I’d love to try the Stem Ginger oat cookies.
Oh I would be so interested in trying the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
The Organic one is the most appealing to me!
Stem ginger oat cookies sounds delicious!
The oat crackers look delicious. Would love to try them for Holiday entertaining!
the stem ginger flavour
I am most interested in trying the Dark Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies
mixed berry oat cookies would be my first pick!
I would love to try the mixed berry oat cookies.
I am most interested in trying the Stem Ginger Oat Cookies, sounds yummy!
I’m most interested in the Stem Ginger Oat Cookies.
I am interested in the Mixed Berry Oat Cookies, they sound amazing!
I am most interested in trying the mixed berries oat cookies.