Description
These Burrata Bruschettas are a stunning yet simple appetizer, featuring crusty toasted bread rubbed with garlic, layered with creamy burrata, and topped with a vibrant cherry tomato, basil, and red onion medley. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze, each bite is fresh, rich, and full of summer flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette or Italian loaf, sliced into ½–¾" (1–2cm) slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1–2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2–3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped or torn
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Flaky salt, balsamic glaze, olive oil, and more basil, for garnish
Instructions
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Toast Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill pan. Brush bread slices lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toast in the oven or grill until golden and crisp, about 5–7 minutes. -
Rub with Garlic
While bread is still hot, gently rub the surface of each slice with the garlic clove. -
Make Tomato Topping
In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss and let sit 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. -
Break the Burrata
Carefully open the burrata and spoon or tear it into pieces. -
Assemble Bruschettas
Lay out the toasted bread (garlic side up). Top each piece with a spoonful of burrata followed by a spoonful of the tomato mixture.
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Finish & Serve
Drizzle with more olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with flaky salt and garnish with extra basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, let burrata come to room temperature before using.
- Use a mix of colored cherry tomatoes for a vibrant presentation.
- Don’t assemble too early—bread will soften quickly under toppings.
- Optional add-ons: lemon zest, red pepper flakes, olives, roasted garlic, capers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Toasted / Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bruschetta
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg