Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or crusty Italian bread, sliced
- 200g burrata cheese
- Tomatoes (heirloom or cherry), chopped
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze (optional but recommended)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Garlic cloves (optional for rubbing on bread)
Instructions
- Slice your baguette or Italian bread into thin pieces and lightly toast until golden and crispy. Rub with garlic cloves if desired.
- In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, torn basil leaves, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Spread creamy burrata cheese onto each toasted bread slice. Top with the tomato and basil mixture.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and additional basil leaves for garnish.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum crunch and fresh flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
- Keep burrata chilled until serving for optimal creaminess.
- Double-toast bread slices for extra crunch.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg