Description
Burrata Bruschetta is a creamy and flavorful Italian appetizer that combines the richness of burrata cheese with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil, perfect for summer gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf of ciabatta bread
- 250g fresh burrata cheese
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Chop the ripe tomatoes into small cubes for optimal flavor.
- Slice the ciabatta bread into thick pieces, about 1 inch wide.
- Toast the ciabatta slices on a grill or skillet until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the bruschetta by placing chopped tomatoes on each toasted slice, followed by burrata cheese. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and top with basil.
Notes
- Store the tomato mixture and toasted bread separately to keep them fresh.
- Serve your bruschetta with a crisp white wine or as a light lunch with salads.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of bread or cheeses for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg