Description
A vibrant yet simple dish featuring blistered cherry tomatoes paired with creamy burrata, finished with basil and balsamic for a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 large ball (8 oz) burrata cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add the tomato mixture to the hot skillet in a single layer.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the tomatoes are blistered and soft, spoon them onto a serving platter.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the garlic brown slightly with the tomatoes for 5–7 minutes total, stirring only once or twice.
- Finishing Touches: Tear the burrata and place over the tomatoes. Drizzle remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze. Top with basil, flaky salt, and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with toasted bread or as is.
Notes
- Let the tomatoes char without stirring too much to enhance flavor.
- Bring burrata to room temperature for maximum creaminess.
- Use colorful cherry tomatoes for visual appeal.
- A pinch of chili flakes adds a gentle heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cherry tomatoes, burrata, quick appetizer, vegetarian starter, Italian, easy recipe