Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Garlic Crostini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

For the Main:

1 fresh burrata ball

1½ cups cherry tomatoes (red or mixed color)

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Crushed red pepper (optional)

Fresh basil leaves

For the Crostini:

Baguette or Italian loaf, sliced

Olive oil for brushing

1 clove garlic (whole) to rub on bread

 

Instructions:1. Roast the Tomatoes:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss cherry tomatoes in a bowl with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Spread them on a baking tray and roast for 15–20 minutes, until blistered and slightly caramelized.

2. Make the Crostini:
While tomatoes roast, brush bread slices with olive oil.

Toast in the oven or on a grill pan until golden (about 5 min each side).

Rub each slice with the whole garlic clove once toasted.

3. Assemble:

Place the burrata in the center of a plate.

Spoon roasted tomatoes around it.

Drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle cracked pepper or red pepper flakes.

Top with fresh basil leaves.

4. Serve:
Enjoy with the garlic crostini for dipping and spreading.

Perfect Pairing:
Serve with a glass of dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or light red wine like Chianti.