Burrata Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic

Name: Burrata Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Artisanal bread cut into 1/4-inch slices baguette, for about 12 pieces; 4 tbsp. olive oil divided; 2 tsp Kosher salt; 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 8-ounce ball of burrata cheese; 3/4 cup strawberries sliced; 3 tbsp. pistachios crushed; 1/2 cup arugula

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:10min

Burrata Cheese with Strawberries and Balsamic is a sophisticated appetizer or snack when strawberries are in season. It make a wonderful appetizer when entertaining and allows you to spend more time with your guests as it comes together in just 20 minutes. Actually, give me this for dinner with a nice pinot noir and you have won my heart forever!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:04:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories216.6 kcal (11%)

Total Fat18.7 g (27%)

Carbs6.6 g (3%)

Sugars3.9 g (4%)

Protein8 g (16%)

Sodium705.7 mg (35%)

Fiber1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

bread

artisanal, cut into 1/4 - inch slices baguette, for about 12 pieces

4 Tbspolive oil

divided

2 tspkosher salt

1 Tbspbalsamic vinegar

1 tsphoney

1 tspfresh thyme

1 x 8 ounceburrata cheese

ball

¾ cupstrawberries

sliced

3 Tbsppistachios

crushed

½ cuparugula

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Drizzle the baguette slices on both sides with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Place the slices on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Bake for 10 minutes, rotating halfway through.

Step 3

Mix together the balsamic vinegar, honey and remaining salt. Drizzle in the remaining olive oil, whisking to emulsify the mixture.

Step 4

Carefully drain and dry the burrata. Tear into small pieces using a fork.

Step 5

Place the burrata on each baguette. Top with sliced strawberries, a drizzle of the balsamic mixture, fresh thyme, and crushed pistachios.