Description
Creamy burrata bruschetta brings Italian countryside charm to your table, blending rustic bread with silky cheese and garden-fresh ingredients. Crisp toasted slices topped with luscious burrata create a perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that will transport your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) burrata cheese
Tomato and Herbs:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) cherry tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh basil, chopped
Base and Oil:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) balsamic glaze (plus more for drizzling)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
Instructions
- Transform a baking sheet into a crisp canvas by preheating the oven to a golden-kissed 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully arrange baguette slices across the sheet, lovingly coating each side with a delicate sheen of olive oil.
- Allow the bread to transform in the oven for 8-10 minutes, gracefully turning midway to ensure an even, crunchy golden embrace.
- While the toasts are still radiating warmth, tenderly glide the cut garlic clove across each slice, infusing a subtle aromatic whisper.
- In a vibrant mixing bowl, unite cherry tomatoes with fragrant basil, creating a harmonious dance with balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a whisper of black pepper.
- Let the tomato mixture rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to intertwine and deepen their connection.
- Gently tear the creamy burrata into rustic pieces, cascading them atop the crisp, garlic-kissed baguette slices.
- Generously spoon the marinated tomato medley over the billowy burrata, creating a canvas of textures and colors.
- For an extra flourish, drizzle with additional balsamic glaze and a gossamer stream of extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to savor this sensory symphony of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Customize bread selection by using gluten-free baguette or whole wheat alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Prevent soggy bruschetta by toasting bread thoroughly and allowing tomato mixture to drain excess liquid before topping.
- Maximize flavor development by letting tomato mixture marinate at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Create make-ahead option by preparing toasted bread and tomato mixture separately, then assembling just before serving to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg