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Fresh Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Creamy Burrata and Garlic Crostini

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A simple and elegant bruschetta featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, and garlicky toasted crostini, perfect for quick appetizers or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz (225g) fresh burrata cheese
  • 1 medium baguette, sliced into ½-inch (1.3 cm) rounds
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • About 10 fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Slice the baguette into ½-inch (1.3 cm) rounds and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. Brush each bread slice lightly with extra virgin olive oil using a pastry brush or drizzle and spread with a spoon.
  4. Toast the bread in the oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and crunchy but not burnt.
  5. Remove the crostini from the oven and immediately rub each slice with the cut side of a garlic clove.
  6. In a mixing bowl, toss halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, torn basil leaves, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and honey if using. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Tear the burrata gently into bite-sized pieces, preserving the creamy interior.
  8. Spoon a generous amount of the tomato mixture onto each crostini, then top with torn burrata pieces.
  9. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and garnish with a few fresh basil leaves.
  10. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm crostini and cool, creamy cheese.

Notes

Toast crostini low and slow at 375°F to avoid burning. Rub garlic on warm bread immediately after toasting for best flavor. Drain excess tomato juice to prevent soggy crostini. Tear burrata instead of slicing to preserve creaminess. Prepare tomato mixture while bread toasts to save time.

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Keywords: bruschetta, cherry tomato, burrata, garlic crostini, appetizer, easy recipe, summer snack, vegetarian

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