Figs & Smoked Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto

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Figs & Smoked Mozzarella Wrapped in Prosciutto
Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients:

24 Parma prosciutto slices, cut in half lengthwise
24 dried figs, halved and stems removed
16 oz. smoked mozzarella, cut in 48 1-inch x 1/3-inch rectangles

Preparation:

Lay prosciutto slice on a cutting board. Place fig on top of end of prosciutto slice. Place a piece of cheese on top of each fig piece. Wrap fig and cheese piece in prosciutto, rolling lengthwise. Arrange pieces in a baking dish seasoning liberally with olive oil, parsley, ground black pepper and grappa. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees; remove pieces from tray and season with julienne basil. Serve.