Description
Burrata Bruschetta is a fresh and elegant Italian appetizer combining creamy burrata cheese with juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil, and toasted rustic bread. This quick and easy recipe offers a delightful balance of rich creaminess, vibrant flavors, and crispy texture, perfect for entertaining or a light snack.
Ingredients
Bread and Base
- Rustic Italian or sourdough bread, sliced ½ inch thick
Cheese
- Fresh burrata cheese, soft and creamy (about 2-3 ounces per serving)
Tomato Topping
- Ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn (about 10 leaves)
- Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons, plus more for drizzling)
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Flavor Enhancers
- Garlic clove, peeled (1 clove, for rubbing on toast)
Optional
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices: Slice rustic bread into ½ inch thick pieces and toast on a grill pan or under a broiler until golden and crispy on both sides, creating a crunchy base that prevents sogginess.
- Prepare the tomato topping: Dice ripe tomatoes and combine with torn fresh basil leaves. Season the mixture with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Let sit for a few minutes to meld flavors.
- Add garlic flavor: Rub a peeled garlic clove gently onto the warm toasted bread slices to impart subtle aroma and depth without overpowering the burrata.
- Assemble Burrata Bruschetta: Spoon a generous amount of the tomato and basil mixture onto each toast slice. Break or slice burrata cheese over the top, allowing its creamy center to spill luxuriously. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to finish.
- Optional finishing touches: Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a few fresh basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm, crunchy bread and cool, creamy burrata.
Notes
- Use the freshest burrata possible for the best creamy texture.
- Always rub garlic on toast to enhance flavor subtly without overpowering.
- Toast bread until golden but not burnt for perfect texture.
- Season each component lightly to develop layered flavor.
- Assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp and cheese fresh.
- Store tomato topping separately in airtight container for up to 48 hours refrigerated.
- Do not freeze burrata, tomatoes, or bread as texture will degrade.
- Reheat toasted bread briefly before assembling if needed; add fresh burrata just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling/Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 bruschetta slices)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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