Description
Burrata Crostini is a mouthwatering appetizer that combines creamy burrata cheese with crispy baguette slices, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Topped with ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, then drizzled with high-quality olive oil and balsamic glaze, these crostini are ideal for any occasion—be it a casual snack or an elegant starter at your next dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this dish promises to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette (12 oz)
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette into half-inch rounds and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in the oven for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, mix halved cherry tomatoes with chopped basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Once toasted, cool the bread slightly before topping each slice with a generous dollop of burrata.
- Spoon the tomato-basil mixture over the burrata and finish with drizzles of olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini (60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg