Description
Burrata Crostini with Prosciutto and Peaches is a delightful appetizer that combines creamy burrata cheese, savory prosciutto, and sweet ripe peaches atop crispy toasted baguette slices. Drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh basil, this elegant dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and halved
Toppings
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese, drained
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced into thin wedges
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Honey (for drizzling)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the crostini: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil evenly over each slice. Toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until the slices become golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and immediately rub the cut sides of the garlic clove over the warm crostini to infuse them with a subtle garlic flavor.
- Assemble the crostini: Tear the burrata cheese gently into pieces and place a portion on each toasted baguette slice. Add one or two slices of thinly sliced prosciutto on top, followed by a few thin wedges of fresh peach for sweetness and freshness.
- Add finishing touches: Drizzle each crostini lightly with honey to complement the savory and creamy flavors. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve: Arrange the completed crostini on a serving platter and serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm, crispy bread with cool, creamy burrata and fresh toppings.
Notes
- Use ripe peaches for the best sweetness and flavor contrast.
- The crostini are best served immediately to maintain crispiness.
- You can substitute prosciutto with other cured meats such as serrano or speck.
- For a vegetarian version, omit prosciutto or replace with grilled vegetables.
- If fresh burrata is unavailable, fresh mozzarella can be used, but the texture will differ.
