This is a very simple appetizer or finger food. It consists of only 3 ingredients and requires zero cooking. The only tricky part is finding the ingredients!
These came about while thinking about parties and entertaining. These would be great as a minimalist's appetizer. They would also look lovely spread on a tray, where they could be passed around or set at a table, while people graze around it. They do not really need anything to hold them together, but you may add a toothpick to each one, should you serve them at a party. This helps keep distance between food and ... fingers.
Note: I've used Ciliegine (cherry sized) balls of mozzarella, but you could use larger ones (bocconcini) . if you can't find the proper size of fresh mozzarella, you can always buy a nice sized log or ball and cut cubes. That would look just as nice!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 6Servings
Calories: 163.60833333333kcal
Author: DJ Foodie
Ingredients
6thin slicesprosciutto
18leavesfresh basil
18eachmozzarellaciliegine
salt and fresh cracked pepperto taste
Instructions
Cut each slice of prosciutto to about 1 inch wide (about the width of a ball of mozzarella).
Lay down your cut strips of prosciutto, side-by-side.
Place a basil leave at the end of each strip.
Place a mozzarella ball on top of each basil leaf.
Dust the mozzarella with a little salt and pepper.