Description
Burrata Crostini is a delightful appetizer that combines crispy toasted baguette with creamy burrata cheese, ripe cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, this dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for any gathering. Whether it’s a brunch or an evening soirée, these crostinis are sure to impress your guests and create a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette (10 oz), sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange baguette slices on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow toasted bread to cool slightly before generously topping each slice with burrata cheese.
- In a bowl, combine chopped cherry tomatoes, torn basil leaves, and remaining olive oil; mix well.
- Pile the tomato-basil mixture atop the burrata-covered crostini and finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg