Description
Burrata Bruschetta is a delightful Italian appetizer featuring toasted baguette slices topped with creamy burrata cheese, fresh cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. This easy-to-make and elegant appetizer is perfect for parties and gatherings, combining crisp bread with luscious cheese and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Toppings
- 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat and Toast: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush each slice with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Garlic Rub: While the bread is still warm, rub each toasted slice with a peeled garlic clove to infuse subtle garlic flavor.
- Prepare Burrata: Place the burrata cheese in a serving bowl and gently tear it into smaller pieces for easier topping.
- Assemble Bruschetta: Top each toasted bread slice with a spoonful of torn burrata, several cherry tomato halves, a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil.
- Season and Serve: Season each bruschetta with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately to maintain the crispness of the bread and freshness of the toppings.
Notes
- For variation, add prosciutto, roasted red peppers, or a drizzle of pesto to the bruschetta.
- This appetizer pairs perfectly with a glass of wine.
- Best assembled just before serving to keep the bread crisp and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta pieces
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg