Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable Version)

A fresh combination of creamy burrata, ripe tomatoes, and basil on toasted sourdough bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ball (125 grams) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, halved
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, torn
09 - 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - While the bread is still warm, rub one side of each slice with the cut side of the halved garlic clove.
03 - Drizzle each toast with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
04 - Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the toasts, slightly overlapping. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
05 - Gently tear the burrata and spoon half over each toast evenly.
06 - Top with torn fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
07 - Serve immediately while the bread remains warm and the burrata creamy.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Takes less than 15 minutes but tastes like you spent all morning in the kitchen.
  • Creamy, juicy, crunchy all at once—the textures keep surprising you with every bite.
  • A blank canvas for whatever tomatoes or basil you have on hand, so it never feels boring.
02 -
  • Burrata is temperature-sensitive and will start to break down if it sits too long on warm bread, so assemble everything right before eating.
  • Quality tomatoes and cheese matter more here than anywhere else—skip the mealy supermarket tomatoes and splurge on fresh burrata instead of regular mozzarella.
03 -
  • Toast your bread in a grill pan instead of a toaster if you want to add garlic oil and lemon zest directly on the hot surface for extra flavor.
  • If your burrata ball is cold from the fridge, let it sit out for five minutes before tearing it so it's soft and creamy rather than stiff.
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