Bruschetta Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto
Enjoy the taste of Italy with our Bruschetta Burrata. Creamy Burrata cheese nestles amidst sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and toasty bread, all drizzled with balsamic glaze and fresh basil leaves. This delicious starter effortlessly captures a combination of Italian flavours and it's so easy to make.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 300 g Focaccia with Parmesan and Roasted Garlic, About 8 Thick Slices, See Recipe (or use your choice of focaccia)
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 250 g Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- 70 g Pesto
- 150 g Burrata
- 30 g Parmesan Shavings
- 1.5 tbsp Balsamic Glaze
- Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice the focaccia into thick slices, then place them on a large baking sheet and brush both sides with extra virgin olive oil.
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, and put them in an oven-proof dish (glass, ceramic, or stainless steel). Drizzle the tomatoes with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Place the tomatoes in the preheated oven and roast them for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, put the oiled focaccia slices into the oven with the tomatoes. Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are roasted and the focaccia becomes toasted and golden. Turn the focaccia once during the cooking time.
- Drain the Burrata and place it in the centre of a serving dish.
- Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and set them aside.
- Spread a layer of Pesto on each slice of focaccia.
- Top the pesto layer with some of the roasted tomatoes.
- Sprinkle each slice with Parmesan shavings and add fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle each slice with a little balsamic glaze.
- Arrange the prepared slices around the Burrata on the plate.
- Serve your Bruschetta Burrata with a knife to slice open the Burrata and provide small spoons for scooping the Burrata onto the Bruschetta.
Recipe Notes
- Quality Ingredients: Use top-notch olive oil, fresh burrata, and ripe cherry tomatoes for the best taste.
- Toast Bread Right: Achieve a satisfying crunch when toasting the focaccia; timing varies with bread type.
- Timing Matters: Roast tomatoes till they're soft, sweet, and slightly caramelized.
- Room Temp Burrata: Serve Burrata at room temperature for its creamiest texture.
- Lovely Presentation: Arrange Bruschetta neatly, add balsamic glaze for an attractive touch.
- Serve Fresh: Best enjoyed immediately for that perfect contrast of warm bread, cool Burrata, and sweet tomatoes.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 1mg