Burrata Caprese Dip with Crostini
This easy Burrata Caprese Dip with Crostini is made with sauteed cherry tomatoes, sweet balsamic, and fresh basil. It's the ultimate party appetizer that comes together in just 20 minutes, yet feels gourmet enough to wow your guests.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
To Saute Tomatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 5 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 pounds cherry tomatoes sliced
- salt to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Assemble
- top with sauteed cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces burrata cheese or 1 ball of burrata
- 1/8 cup fresh basil julienne
- drizzle balsamic glaze I like Trader Joe's
- freshly ground black pepper
For Crostini
- 1 baguette 1/4 inch slices
- brush olive oil over bread slice
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic & Cherry Tomatoes. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium. Add crushed red pepper flakes, then garlic; cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 8–9 minutes over low-medium heat. Gently press tomatoes to release juices; cook 2–3 minutes until slightly saucy. Stir in fresh basil.
- Assemble Dip. Transfer to a serving dish, top with burrata, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and sprinkle fresh basil and black pepper.
- Prepare Crostini. Slice a baguette, brush with olive oil, and toast at 400 degrees in a toaster oven or oven for 3–4 minutes until golden. Serve alongside dip.
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Notes
This recipe was first published in February 2020 and has been updated with new photos, instructions, and helpful tips.
- Bring Burrata to Room Temp – Take the burrata out about 10 minutes before serving. This helps it become extra creamy.
- Don’t Skip the Garnish – A drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh basil really make this dip pop - both in taste and presentation.
- Serving Style – Serve with warm crostini, Italian crackers, or even pita chips.
- Storing Leftovers – Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. I personally loved it cold the next day, but you can also reheat it in the microwave if you prefer it warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg