Baked Mozzarella Wrapped In Prosciutto
- 8 slices prosciutto (thin)
- 8 basil leaves (large)
- 3/4 cup basil leaves (extra)
- 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
- 4 (150 g) fresh mozzarella balls (buffalo)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
- For each mozzarella, lay 2 slices of prosciutto on a flat surface side by side slightly overlapping and top with a basil leaf and a few slices of garlic (reserve a few slices to make dressing) and then top with mozzarella, wrap prosciutto to enclose and secure with a toothpick.
- Season with pepper and place on a baking tray and bake for 3 to 4 minutes or until mozzarella soften slightly and remove from oven and cool slightly and then remove toothpicks.
- Meanwhile, blend extra basil and reserved garlic in a food processor until finely chopped with a motor running, gradually add oil and process until smooth and season with salt.
- Spoon basil sauce onto serving plates and top with mozzarella parcels.
basil, basil, garlic, mozzarella, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-mozzarella-wrapped-in-prosciutto-445860 (may not work)