Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love Prosciutto and will even eat it plain but this combo takes mozzarella caprese to another level. It makes a fabulous appetizer and looks great too. This is from a Fine Cooking pullout...recipe by Tony Rosenfeld. Ingredients:
8 slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise (thin slices, preferably imported) |
8 large basil leaves, torn in half |
8 small fresh mozzarella balls, halved (about 1-inch in diameter) |
8 grape tomatoes or 8 cherry tomatoes, halved |
kosher salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Arrange 8 slices of prosciutto flat on a cutting board and put a piece of basil on one end of each slice. Top each piece of basil with a piece of mozzarella and a tomato half, matching the cut sides to make a ball.
2. Season very lightly with salt and generously with pepper and then roll up the balls in the prosciutto. Secure each with a toothpick and set on a platter.
3. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Drizzle with the olive oil and serve. These keep at room temperature for up to 1 hour before serving.
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