Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites
Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites are made with toasted rustic bread, creamy burrata cheese, mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. This appetizer combines sweet and savory flavors into every bite, making it irresistible and a definite crowd-pleaser.
Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites
We love making appetizers from time to time, and these burrata crostini bites are easy and delicious. Simple to prepare, make ahead, then serve. Everyone will enjoy them as much as we do.
So easy to make, they’re effortless! You’ll be glad to know you can make them just minutes before your guests arrive. Similar to a Caprese salad, only that it’s made with crusty bread and served as Italian crostini bites.
When I came across the mini heirloom cherry tomatoes at the market, I knew they would work perfectly for my appetizer. The colorful tomatoes always look beautiful with this appetizer. I made these the other night for my family, and they turned out to be a hit!
What is Burrata Cheese?
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese similar to the fresh Buffalo mozzarella, only it’s creamier with a rich and creamy texture inside. It looks like a mozzarella ball on the outside, but on the inside, it is different. When you cut into a Burrata, the center is soft and so creamy, it melts in your mouth with every bite.
Burrata can be easily found in most gourmet shops. However, if you can’t find it, you can easily make these Caprese bites using fresh (Buffalo) mozzarella. Either way, both kinds of mozzarella cheese will work with this recipe.
Why do we LOVE these little Caprese bites?
- They are incredibly light and delicious.
- Everyone who tries them – enjoys them.
- The buttery center of the Burrata cheese melts in your mouth.
- You can easily double the recipe for a large gathering.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- 8 ounces (1 container) of Burrata cheese, sliced into thin slices
- 8 ounces of heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced into thirds
- 1 loaf rustic bread, sliced into 3/4-inch thick slices
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 large cloves of garlic
- 5 to 6 leaves of fresh basil – chopped
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
How to Make Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites?
Our full recipe card is located at the bottom. But first, let’s run through these simple-to-follow steps so you will understand how to make them before you start.
- Slice bread and toast the bread in a toaster or oven until golden brown.
- Next, in a small bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle a little salt over them, and toss to blend. Set them aside.
- In a small glass, pour some extra virgin olive oil. Working with each slice of bread, one at a time, lightly brush some olive oil over the bread. Then take a clove of garlic and run it up and down the bread.
- Place a slice of Burrata cheese on top, then add a few slices of cherry tomatoes on top and transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with each slice of bread needed. (Keep in mind, the amount of bread you will need will be determined by the amount of Burrata cheese you slice.)
- Lightly sprinkle over the crostini with fresh cracked pepper. Scatter on top with fresh chopped basil. Then serve.
A Delicious Appetizer
Your family and friends will love these little Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites!
I bet they will disappear the minute you set them down on your table. They are so good! You might run out, so make extra! Not only are these so good, but they also make a pretty colorful presentation! Try this recipe!
“Sometimes the simplest foods are the BEST kind of foods“…
ENJOY!!
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More Tasty Appetizers!
- No-Bake Carrot Cake Bites
- Bruschetta al Pomodoro
- Easy Caprese Skewers
- Cold Honeydew Soup
- Baked Artichoke and Spinach Dip ( Houston’s Copycat)
- Spinach and Kale Bites
- Sweet Melon with Prosciutto di Parma
- Cold Spinach Dip
Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites
Yield:
4 to 6 crostini bites
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Burrata Caprese Crostini Bites are made with toasted rustic bread, Burrata cheese, mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil. This appetizer combines the sweet and savory flavors into every bite, making them irresistible and a definite crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (1 container) of Burrata cheese, sliced into thin slices
- 8 ounces of heirloom cherry tomatoes, sliced into thirds
- 1 loaf rustic bread, sliced into 3/4-inch thick slices
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 large cloves of garlic
- 5 to 6 leaves of fresh basil - chopped
- salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice bread and toast the bread in a toaster or oven until golden brown.
- Next, in a small bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, sprinkle a little salt over them, and toss to blend. Set them aside.
- In a small glass, pour some extra virgin olive oil. Working with each slice of bread, one at a time, lightly brush some olive oil over the bread. Next, take a clove of garlic and run it up and down the bread.
- Then, place a slice of Burrata cheese on top, and add a few slices of cherry tomatoes on top and transfer to a serving platter. Repeat with each slice of bread needed. (Keep in mind, the amount of bread you will need will be determined by the amount of Burrata cheese you slice).
- Lightly sprinkle over the crostini with fresh cracked pepper and scatter on top with fresh chopped basil. Then serve.
- Yields: 4 to 6 crostini bites, or more (depending on the size)
Notes
If you make these crostini ahead of time, cover lightly with foil wrap and set aside in a cool place until you are ready to serve. Do not refrigerate (this will cause the bread to get soggy).
They will stay crispy only for one day, the day you make them. Aftr that, the bread will become soft and even soggy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 151Total Fat: 12.2gCarbohydrates: 6.7gProtein: 4.8g
Have a great day, everyone!
Happy Cooking and Baking! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
xo anna and liz
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Fantastic! This burrata looks tasty and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Camila! Welcome to our blog, it’s so nice to meet you! Looking forward to hearing from you again.
Really like this recipe. It would make a good recipe for a crowd.
We agree with you, Bernadette, thanks so much!
They look beautiful! I love making burrata and marinated tomatoes in the summer with my homegrown cherry tomatoes. I make my guests top their own crostini though 🙂
Hey Susan, that’s a fun idea! Like having a “crostini bar” -right? cute idea, I may try that this summer. Thanks so much for the idea. 🙂
Wonderful. I can’t wait till my tomatoes ripen. I love buratta, but I love stracciatella even more. But that might be too messy for the crostini. Great appetizer idea.
Thanks so much, Mimi! 🙂
So many things to love about this. Among them, you could easily ramp them up for a crowd, and it wouldn’t kill you with work, but at the same everyone would totally love them. Thanks!
yes Jeff, you said it all – perfectly! thanks so much! Have a great weekend!
Thank you Karen! Yes you are so right – they do disappear every time! Thanks for stopping by!
Burrata is such a delicious cheese, I'm sure your crostini bites disappeared quickly.
I could eat this for dinner! I have been missing tomatoes so much I bought a package recently and made pico de gallo. This looks wonderful and fresh! We had a wonderful holiday and hope you did too 🙂
THese turn out delicious every time because the mini heirloom tomatoes are so sweet and juicy. Thanks Tricia for stopping by, its been crazy these past few weeks and I need to catch up with everyone. Have a great day!