Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Basil
Creamy, luxurious burrata surrounded by blistered cherry tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and topped with fresh basil—simple, elegant, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ball of fresh burrata cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- Handful of fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, add minced garlic, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistered and slightly caramelized.
- Transfer roasted tomatoes to a serving plate. Place the burrata in the center.
- Drizzle everything with more olive oil and sprinkle fresh basil over the top.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- Use room-temperature burrata for the creamiest texture.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices or focaccia for dipping.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of balsamic glaze before serving.
- Great as part of an antipasto platter or light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burrata appetizer, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil burrata, Mediterranean cheese starter, simple elegant starter