Burrata Bruschetta
This easy bruschetta recipe combines creamy burrata cheese with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze on toasted bread. It’s a light, flavorful dish perfect for a party, picnic, or quick snack.
Equipment
- Skillet or grill pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or Italian bread sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1-2 garlic cloves peeled
- 8 ounces burrata cheese torn into pieces
- 2 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ small red onion very thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped or torn
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Flaky salt balsamic glaze (optional), and extra basil for garnish
Instructions
- Toast the Bread: Brush the bread slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast in a skillet or grill pan over medium heat until golden brown. While warm, rub one side of each slice with a garlic clove.1 baguette or Italian bread, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 garlic cloves
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss well.2 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, ¼ small red onion, ½ cup fresh basil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, Salt and black pepper
- Add the Burrata: Tear the burrata into bite-sized pieces. Place the toasted bread on a serving platter and evenly distribute the burrata on top of each slice.8 ounces burrata cheese
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spoon the tomato mixture over the burrata-topped bread slices
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with balsamic glaze (if using), sprinkle with flaky salt, and add extra basil. Serve immediately.Flaky salt
