Description
Summer’s most elegant bruschetta delights palates with creamy burrata, ripe peaches, and juicy tomatoes. Fresh Mediterranean ingredients meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread, sliced about 0.5-inch thick (8–12 thin slices)
- 8 oz (226 g) burrata cheese
- 1.5 cups (230 g) peaches (2–3 medium-sized), diced
- 1.5 cups (280 g) cherry or grape tomatoes (about 10 oz), halved or quartered
- 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsps fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 10 twists of fresh ground black pepper
- 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh ground black pepper (for seasoning)
- Flaky sea salt (for seasoning)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Vigorously shake all dressing ingredients in a sealed mason jar until thoroughly emulsified, creating a zesty base for the peaches and tomatoes.
- Fruit and Vegetable Marination: Dice ripe peaches and juicy tomatoes in a medium mixing bowl, then drench with the prepared vinaigrette, allowing the mixture to absorb flavors while bread toasts.
- Bread Toasting: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), arrange bread slices on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer, generously brush with olive oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges turn golden and surfaces become crisp and crunchy.
- Cheese Placement: Once bread cools to room temperature, delicately tear burrata into small, irregular pieces and distribute evenly across each toasted slice.
- Seasoning and Topping: Sprinkle flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the cheese, then generously spoon the marinated peach and tomato mixture atop the burrata-covered bread.
- Final Presentation: Arrange bruschetta on an elegant serving platter, scatter freshly chopped basil leaves, and drizzle balsamic glaze for a vibrant, sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Peach Selection: Choose ripe, fragrant peaches that yield slightly when gently pressed to ensure maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Bread Toasting Tip: Watch bread carefully during baking to prevent burning; golden edges indicate perfect crispness.
- Burrata Handling: Tear burrata gently at room temperature for the most creamy, luxurious texture and optimal spreadability.
- Flavor Enhancement: Allow peach-tomato mixture to marinate for 15-20 minutes to develop deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg