Description
Luscious burrata bruschetta celebrates summer’s finest flavors, blending creamy Italian cheese with sweet peaches and ripe tomatoes. Crusty bread provides the perfect canvas for this elegant Mediterranean-inspired appetizer you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) burrata cheese
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1.5 cups (230 grams) peaches (2–3 medium-sized), diced
- 1.5 cups (280 grams) cherry or grape tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved or quartered
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Bread and Seasonings:
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread, sliced about 0.5-inch thick (8–12 thin slices)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 twists of fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh ground black pepper (for seasoning)
- Flaky sea salt (for seasoning)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Create a zesty vinaigrette by vigorously shaking all dressing ingredients in a sealed mason jar until thoroughly emulsified.
- Dice ripe peaches and juicy tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl, then drench with the prepared vinaigrette. Allow the mixture to absorb flavors while bread preparation continues.
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet in a single, even layer. Generously brush each slice with olive oil.
- Bake bread for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces become crisp and crunchy.
- Let toasted bread cool to room temperature, then delicately tear burrata into small, irregular pieces.
- Place torn burrata onto each toasted bread slice, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the cheese to enhance its creamy texture.
- Generously spoon the marinated peach and tomato mixture atop the burrata-covered bread.
- Arrange bruschetta on an elegant serving platter, creating an inviting presentation.
- Finish by scattering freshly chopped basil leaves and drizzling balsamic glaze for a vibrant, sophisticated touch.
Notes
- Quick marination boosts the flavor of peaches and tomatoes, allowing them to soak up the vinaigrette’s zesty notes.
- Toasting bread at high heat creates a crispy, golden base that provides perfect crunch and texture contrast.
- Fresh burrata cheese delivers a luxurious, creamy element that melts beautifully against warm, crisp bread.
- Seasoning with flaky sea salt and fresh ground pepper elevates the overall taste profile with subtle, complex layers.
- Balsamic glaze adds a sweet and tangy finish that ties all ingredients together in one harmonious bite.
- Chopped fresh basil brings a bright, herbaceous note that complements the rich, sweet, and savory components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg