Fresh Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta Recipe with Creamy Burrata and Basil Oil
A simple and delicious bruschetta featuring fresh heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and vibrant basil oil, perfect for a quick snack or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (1 slice each) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) heirloom tomatoes, diced
- 8 oz (225g) fresh burrata cheese, torn into chunks
- 8 slices crusty bread such as baguette or sourdough, sliced and toasted
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped (for basil oil and garnish)
- ½ cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil (for basil oil and drizzling)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Make the basil oil: In a small blender or food processor, combine fresh basil leaves (about 1 cup packed) with ½ cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil. Blend just until smooth and vibrant green, about 20 seconds. If you don’t have a blender, finely chop basil and whisk with oil in a bowl. Set aside. (5 minutes)
- Prepare the tomato topping: Dice 2 cups (300g) of heirloom tomatoes into roughly ½-inch pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes with 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to mix. Let this sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle. (10 minutes)
- Toast the bread: Slice your crusty bread into 8 slices, about ½-inch thick. Toast in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp but not burnt—about 2-3 minutes per side. (5 minutes)
- Assemble the bruschetta: Spoon the tomato mixture generously over each slice of toasted bread. Tear chunks of burrata (8 oz / 225g total) and place over the tomatoes. Drizzle with the prepared basil oil and garnish with a few whole basil leaves for freshness and color. (5 minutes)
- Serve immediately: This bruschetta is best enjoyed right away to keep the bread crispy and the flavors fresh. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
If tomatoes are very juicy, drain some liquid before assembling to avoid soggy bread. Blend basil oil just until combined to keep vibrant color. Toast bread right before serving to maintain crispness. Burrata is delicate; add last to keep creamy texture. Basil oil and tomato topping can be prepared ahead and stored separately in the fridge (basil oil up to 2 days, tomato topping a few hours).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bruschetta slices
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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