Crispy crostini topped with creamy burrata, sliced peaches, and drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Peach and Burrata Crostini

Name: Peach and Burrata Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ripe peach, 2 thinly sliced; large baguette, 1 sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds; burrata cheese, 8 ounces; balsamic glaze, 1/4 cup; fresh basil leaves, for garnish; extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Appetizer

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 29, 2023

For this appetizer, we've taken inspiration from Italian flavors and combined them with seasonal ingredients to create a delightful dish. The star ingredient here is fresh, juicy peaches, which are perfectly in season during the summer. Paired with creamy burrata cheese, tangy balsamic glaze, and aromatic basil, this appetizer is a balance of sweet, savory, and refreshing flavors.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ripe peach - 2 - thinly sliced
Large baguette - 1 - sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
Burrata cheese - 8 ounces
Balsamic glaze - 1/4 cup
Fresh basil leaves - - for garnish
Extra virgin olive oil - - for drizzling
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 💦🍞🥖

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🔥⏱️🥖

Bake the crostini for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 4 - 🍑💦🥗

In a small bowl, gently toss the peach slices with a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 5 - 🧀🍞🍴

Once the crostini are ready, spread a generous amount of burrata cheese on each slice.
Step 6 - 🍑🍴🌿

Top with a few slices of peach and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Step 7 - 🌿🧂🌶️

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Step 8 - 🍽️😋🍴

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Additional

This dish is best served immediately to maintain the crispy texture of the crostini. To add a touch of heat, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top. For a variation, you can also replace the balsamic glaze with a drizzle of honey for a sweeter flavor. Kids can help assemble the crostini and garnish them with basil leaves. It's a great way to introduce them to seasonal produce and the art of balance in flavors.