Burrata Bruschetta
Toast with creamy burrata, tomato, and basil.
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette
- 200 g Burrata
- 200 g Cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 8 Basil (optional)
Method
- Toast the bread until crisp.
- While the bread toasts, halve the tomatoes and dress with oil, basil, and salt.
- Tear the burrata over the toast and spoon on the tomatoes.
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About Burrata Bruschetta
Burrata bruschetta is an Italian antipasto that takes the simple grilled-bread-and-tomato idea and makes it luxurious with burrata, the fresh cheese whose thin mozzarella shell gives way to a molten, creamy interior of stracciatella and cream. Crisp toast is topped with torn burrata, dressed cherry tomatoes, and basil, so each bite runs from crunchy to cool and creamy. It's a study in contrast: the richness of the cheese against the acidity and sweetness of ripe tomato and the peppery lift of basil.
The dish lives or dies on ingredient quality rather than technique, which is why it comes together in barely twelve minutes. Dressing the halved tomatoes with olive oil, basil, and salt while the bread toasts lets them release a little juice that soaks into the crust, and tearing the burrata by hand keeps its soft, ragged texture intact. Serve it right away as an appetizer or a light lunch, ideally in summer when tomatoes are at their best, with a glass of crisp white wine or a spritz alongside.
Burrata Bruschetta: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Burrata Bruschetta?
A serving has about 434 calories — 20.2g protein, 37.2g carbs, 23.4g fat, 2.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Burrata Bruschetta gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Baguette. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Burrata Bruschetta?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out basil — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Burrata Bruschetta make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.