Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil

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: 10 mins
• 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.