Crostini with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata and Chive Oil
Crostini with Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Burrata and Chive Oil is a fresh and elegant appetizer featuring crisp bread topped with juicy tomatoes, creamy burrata, and vibrant herb oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- baguette, sliced into rounds
- olive oil
- cherry tomatoes
- garlic cloves
- salt
- black pepper
- burrata cheese
- fresh chives
- olive oil (for chive oil)
- lemon juice
- salt (for chive oil)
Instructions
- Preheat oven or grill pan.
- Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast until golden and crisp.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook cherry tomatoes with garlic until blistered and slightly charred.
- Season tomatoes with salt and black pepper.
- Blend chives, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to make chive oil.
- Spread burrata onto each crostini.
- Top with warm charred tomatoes.
- Drizzle with chive oil.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Assemble just before serving to keep crostini crisp.
- Substitute burrata with mozzarella or ricotta if needed.
- Add balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
- Use different herbs like basil or parsley for variation.
- Store components separately for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
