Description
A bright, creamy twist on a classic appetizer featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, burrata, and crunchy toasted baguette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 baguette, sliced into 12–16 pieces
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing
- 1 clove garlic, halved
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Lemon zest
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, flaky salt, black pepper, and balsamic vinegar; let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Slice the baguette and brush each piece lightly with olive oil.
- Toast the bread in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Rub warm toasts with the halved garlic clove.
- Spoon the marinated tomatoes onto each toast.
- Top with torn pieces of burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves.
- Add a sprinkle of lemon zest and drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
Let burrata come to room temperature before serving for the best texture. Drain tomato juices to prevent soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasted baguette crostini
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 crostini per person
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg