Description
This Burrata Bruschetta recipe features crisp toasted baguette slices topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, creamy burrata cheese, and a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or light snack, it combines vibrant flavors and textures with minimal prep and cook time.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
Topping
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese & Garnish
- 8 oz burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for toasting the baguette rounds.
- Prepare Bread: Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides lightly with olive oil to help them crisp up evenly.
- Toast Bread: Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the baguette slices for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Make Topping: While bread is toasting, combine halved cherry tomatoes, torn fresh basil leaves, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Gently toss to evenly distribute flavors.
- Cool Toasts: Remove toasted baguette slices from the oven and allow them to cool slightly to prevent the toppings from melting the cheese prematurely.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Spoon a generous amount of the tomato and basil mixture onto each toasted baguette slice.
- Add Burrata: Top each bruschetta with torn pieces of creamy burrata cheese, distributing it evenly over the tomato mixture.
- Finish & Serve: Optionally drizzle with balsamic glaze for sweetness and serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm toast and cool burrata.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes for a juicy, flavorful topping.
- If balsamic glaze is unavailable, you can make your own by simmering balsamic vinegar until thickened.
- Burrata is best served fresh and gently torn to showcase its creamy interior.
- Serving immediately preserves the crispness of the toasted bread.
- This appetizer pairs excellently with a light white wine or sparkling water.
