Mixed Summer Berries Burrata Crostini
Time: 16 min
Serves: 5 – 10
You might be wondering, what is burrata? Burrata is an Italian cheese made from mozzarella filled with thick cream and more stringy cheese inside. Its delicate flavor pairs perfectly with a mixture of fresh summer berries, like strawberries and raspberries, balsamic vinegar, and basil. You'll impress with this mixed berry and burrata crostini appetizer that’s easy to make and sophisticated to taste!
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
6 minutes
Serves:
5 – 10
Perfect for:
Finger Foods
Bookclub Bites
Cocktail Parties
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta, baguette, or sourdough bread
- 3 – 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 Package (8 –16 ounces) burrata cheese
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Raspberries
- 1 Package (6 ounces) Driscoll’s Blackberries
- Half of 1 (16 ounce) package Driscoll’s Strawberries
- Flaky sea salt
- Fresh black pepper
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 – 2 Tbsp. pistachios (optional)
- 3 – 4 large fresh basil leaves
Directions
- PREHEAT oven broiler.
- SLICE 1 loaf ciabatta, baguette, or sourdough bread into 1-inch thick slices.
- ARRANGE bread slices evenly on a baking sheet.
- DRIZZLE olive oil generously over bread slices.
- BROIL 2 – 3 minutes or until well-toasted.
- FLIP bread slices over and TOAST other side (optional).
- SET ASIDE toasted bread.
- DRAIN 1 package (8 – 16 ounces) burrata of liquid and PAT gently with a paper towel.
- PLACE burrata onto a serving platter.
- GARNISH with 1 package (6 ounces) raspberries.
- SLICE in half lengthwise a few of 1 package blackberries.
- GARNISH burrata with sliced and unsliced blackberries.
- SLICE in half a few of half of 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries.
- SLICE in quarters few of half of 1 package (16 ounces) strawberries.
- GARNISH burrata with sliced and unsliced strawberries.
- SEASON with flaky sea salt and SEASON with fresh black pepper.
- DRIZZLE about 1 tablespoon olive oil over burrata and DRIZZLE about 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar over burrata.
- SPRINKLE 1 – 2 tablespoons pistachios over burrata. (optional)
- CHOP 3 – 4 large basil leaves and SPRINKLE over burrata.
- ARRANGE toasted bread around burrata on platter.
- SERVE immediately.
- PREHEAT oven broiler.
