This Burrata Appetizer is topped with pesto sauce and layered with fresh arugula and tomatoes.
This post is all about how to make a vibrant Burrata Cheese platter.
This Burrata Appetizer is loaded with fresh ingredients and flavored with pesto sauce and balsamic glaze. I served it with crostini, and it was fantastic!
So, what is Burrata? It’s an Italian cheese with a creamy center and a soft mozzarella exterior. It looks just like a ball of mozzarella, except the interior is filled with cream and stracciatella.
If you live near a Trader Joe’s store, they sell two cheese balls in one container as pictured above. Not all grocery stores will carry this cheese. Most importantly, don’t let anyone convince you that a ball of mozzarella cheese is the same as Burrata. Mozzarella does not have a creamy center.
I must warn you: This appetizer is incredibly delicious. If you are having a dinner party, limit your guests (especially on the crostini) because it’s easy to eat way more than one or two servings, and then they will get full, fast!
Creamy Burrata Cheese Appetizer Platter
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Burrata Cheese (Usually, there are two balls in one container.)
Ingredients You’ll Need For Crostini:
- Sea Salt (Maldon is perfection!)
Equipment Needed:
- Good Knife (for slicing tomatoes and scoring the cheese)
- Serving Platter or Plate
- Cheese Knife (for serving)
How To Make This Creamy Burrata Appetizer, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Slice a whole tomato and lay the slices on a desired serving platter or plate, distributing evenly. Drizzle the tomato slices with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and add salt and pepper.
Step 2: Add the Burrata Cheese down the middle. You can add up to four to a regular-sized dinner plate. Score the top of each cheese ball. Next, add pesto sauce to the Burrata.
Step 3: Add arugula to the platter. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them as well.
Step 4: Drizzle more balsamic glaze and olive oil over the arugula and cherry tomatoes. Finish off with salt and pepper.
*Serve immediately with crostini or crackers.*
How To Make Crostini, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the French baguette roll diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
Step 2: Brush extra virgin olive oil generously onto each bread slice. Sprinkle sea salt on top. Place the slices on a lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Toast the bread in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes at 400 degrees F or until toasted.
Step 4: Remove the bread slices from the oven and serve warm.
FAQs
What Is The Difference Between Mozzarella And Burrata Cheese?
Mozzarella and Burrata are similar Italian cheeses, except Burrata (which means buttery in Italian) has a creamy center and tastes softer and richer. Mozzarella is great for melting on pizzas because of its low moisture, while Burrata is not ideal for melting because of its high moisture content.
How Should I Store This Burrata Appetizer?
If you have any leftovers, they should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator because the Burrata Cheese contains dairy. I recommend making the platter the day of serving so the tomatoes and arugula are fresh.
Creamy Burrato Cheese Appetizer Platter
Equipment
- Good Knife (for slicing tomatoes and scoring the cheese)
- Serving Platter or Plate
- Cheese Knife (for serving)
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need:
- Burrata Cheese (Usually, there are two balls in one container.)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pesto Sauce
- Balsamic Glaze
- One Large Tomato
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt & Pepper
- Arugula
Ingredients You'll Need For Crostini:
- Loaf of French Baguette Bread
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea Salt (Maldon is perfection!)
Instructions
How To Make A Creamy Burrata Cheese Appetizer Platter, Step-by-Step
- Slice a whole tomato and lay the slices on a desired serving platter or plate, distributing evenly. Drizzle the tomato slices with olive oil and balsamic glaze, and add salt and pepper.
- Add the Burrata Cheese down the middle. You can add up to four to a regular-sized dinner plate. Score the top of each cheese ball. Next, add pesto sauce to the Burrata.
- Add arugula to the platter. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them as well.
- Drizzle more balsamic glaze and olive oil over the arugula and cherry tomatoes. Finish off with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with crostini or crackers!
How To Make Crostini, Step-by-Step
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the French baguette roll diagonally into 1/2-inch slices.
- Brush extra virgin olive oil generously onto each bread slice. Sprinkle sea salt on top. Place the slices on a lined baking sheet.
- Toast the bread in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes at 400 degrees F or until toasted.
- Remove the bread slices from the oven and serve warm.
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Final Thoughts On This Creamy Burrata Appetizer Platter
This Burrata Cheese Appetizer is incredibly delicious. If you’re not careful, you might eat a whole ball yourself! The layers of fresh tomatoes, arugula, olive oil, and balsamic glaze perfectly accompany the creamy, delicate cheese. The crunchy crostini toast complements the fresh ingredients and creamy cheese wonderfully.
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