Description
This Burrata Bruschetta is a delicious and elegant twist on the classic Italian appetizer, featuring creamy burrata cheese, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 10 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While the bread is toasting, prepare the topping by combining halved cherry tomatoes, torn basil leaves, salt, pepper, and balsamic glaze in a bowl.
- Once the bread is ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Rub each toasted baguette slice with the peeled garlic clove for extra flavor.
- Add a generous portion of burrata cheese on top of each baguette slice, and spoon the tomato mixture over it.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional) and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a little olive oil and lemon juice to the tomato mixture for extra flavor.
- The bruschetta is best served immediately while the bread is still crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: slice
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: bruschetta, burrata, appetizer, Italian, easy recipe