What you need
For nine snowmen, you need 18 fresh mozzarella balls, five cherry tomatoes, nine broad fresh basil leaves, one small carrot and a few pitted black olives. You will also need a serving platter, a cutting board, a paring knife, kitchen scissors, paper towels and optional kitchen tweezers for placing the tiny details.
How to make it
Drain the mozzarella and gently pat it dry. Pair the balls to make nine snowmen, using a slightly smaller ball for each head where possible. Arrange the pairs lying flat on a serving platter, with the head and body touching.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and remove the loose seeds. Place one half over the upper end of each mozzarella head, with the rounded skin facing upward, to create a red cap.
Fold a basil leaf lengthwise and curve it around the join between each head and body. Tuck the ends beneath the cheese to hold the scarf in place. Cut tiny rounded pieces from the black olives for the eyes and buttons, then gently press them onto the mozzarella.
Cut short pointed noses from the carrot and insert each one into a small slit in the center of the face. Refrigerate the finished platter until serving and add the basil shortly before presenting it for the freshest appearance.
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