Ingredients
- 8 slices (8 ounces) prosciutto ham (thin)
- Basil leaves (8 large)
- 3/4 cup basil leaves (extra)
- 2 garlic cloves (sliced)
- 4 balls buffalo (150 grams) fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 180C/160C fan forced.
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Step 2: 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.
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Step 3: 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.
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Step 4: 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.
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Step 5: Spoon basil sauce onto serving plates and top with mozzarella parcels.
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