Burrata Bruschetta
A stunning appetizer featuring creamy burrata cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil on toasted bread.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Baguette or sourdough bread sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 ball Fresh burrata cheese or fresh ricotta as an alternative
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped or whole leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange the bread slices evenly on a baking sheet.
- Brush each bread slice lightly with olive oil on both sides. Toast in the oven for 7-9 minutes until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through for even toasting.
- While the bread is toasting, halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with a sprinkle of salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl. Let them marinate for a few minutes.
- Once your bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
- Tear or slice the burrata cheese and gently spoon it onto the center of each toasted bread slice. If using ricotta, spread a generous layer on each.
- Top the cheese with a spoonful of the marinated cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle fresh basil over everything and finish with another light drizzle of olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, if desired.
- Serve your Burrata Bruschetta immediately while the bread is still warm and the toppings are fresh.
Notes
For the best results, assemble just before serving to keep the bread crisp.