
Prosciutto & Brie Panini
Prosciutto & Brie Panini · ready in 13 min · 2 servings · 585 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
A classic Italian cafe style pressed sandwich where salty prosciutto meets molten brie, peppery arugula, and sweet fig jam inside crisp ciabatta.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 13 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 585
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 180 gCiabatta, split horizontally
- 70 gProsciutto, thinly sliced
- 90 gBrie, sliced
- 40 gFig jam
- 20 gArugula, washed and dried
- 14 gButter, softened
Equipment
panini press, cutting board, bread knife, butter knife, spatula, plate
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather all ingredients, a kitchen scale, cutting board, bread knife, butter knife, spatula, plate, and panini press. · 1 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.
- Heat Press
Heat the panini press to 204°C / 400°F while you split the ciabatta pieces horizontally and spread fig jam on the cut sides. · 3 min
What to look for: The press is hot and the jam forms a thin glossy layer.
- Layer Sandwiches
Layer brie on the bottom halves, add prosciutto in loose folds, scatter arugula over it, and close with the jammed top halves. · 2 min
What to look for: The fillings are evenly distributed and the sandwiches close neatly.
- Press Panini
Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, place in the hot press, and cook until the bread is crisp and the brie melts. · 5 min
What to look for: The ciabatta has deep golden grill marks and the brie is visibly soft.
- Serve Hot
Transfer the panini to a board, rest for 1 minute, cut each piece in half, and serve while the brie is glossy and warm. · 2 min
What to look for: The panini are crisp outside with warm melted brie inside.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 585 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61 g |
| of which sugars | 13 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| of which saturated | 14 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1345 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Reheat in an oven at 204°C / 400°F for 4 minutes, watching closely so the bread crisps without burning.
Ingredient substitutions
Prosciutto
- Prosciutto di Parma: Use thin slices and fold them loosely so the sandwich stays tender.
Arugula
- Baby arugula: Use tender leaves and dry them well so the panini stays crisp.
Butter
- Olive oil: Brush lightly on the outside of the ciabatta before pressing.







