Description
Roasted garlic tomato burrata caprese elevates classic Italian flavors with a smoky, aromatic twist. Creamy burrata meets caramelized tomatoes, creating a sensational summer dish that transports you straight to Mediterranean coastlines.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2–3 balls burrata cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 6–7 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 shallot (halved)
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 handful micro basil (optional)
Oils, Seasonings, and Serving:
- 1/3 cup (79 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
- chili flakes
- grilled bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F, preparing a roasting vessel for a flavor-packed tomato transformation.
- Combine whole garlic cloves, shallots, majority of tomatoes, and thyme in baking dish. Drizzle generously with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Roast the vegetable medley for 20 minutes until tomatoes dramatically burst and release their intense juices.
- While roasting, carefully position creamy burrata in a serving bowl and slice the remaining fresh tomatoes.
- Extract roasted garlic and shallots, creating a rustic paste by chopping and mashing on a cutting board.
- Blend the paste with roasted tomatoes, incorporating remaining olive oil and additional black pepper for depth.
- Lavishly cascade the aromatic roasted tomato mixture around and over the burrata, creating a stunning presentation.
- Garnish with abundant fresh basil leaves, scattered tomato slices, and a final sprinkle of salt and chili flakes.
- Serve immediately alongside crusty bread or crisp crackers for a delightful, rustic dining experience.
Notes
- Roast garlic and shallots at high heat to caramelize and bring out their sweet, mellow flavors without burning.
- Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for maximum sweetness and intense roasted flavor that will elevate the entire dish.
- Use fresh burrata at room temperature to ensure creamy texture and allow its delicate flavor to shine alongside roasted ingredients.
- Customize this dish by adding pine nuts, swapping fresh herbs, or incorporating balsamic glaze for extra depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg