Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil

Submitted by jrusk

"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."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

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.