Roasted Tomato Burrata Appetizer with Crostini | Easy Summer Appetizer
This roasted tomato burrata appetizer is the perfect easy summer recipe made with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy burrata, fresh basil, and crispy homemade crostini. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for entertaining!
Creator: Leslie Stokes
There are just some recipes that look like you spent hours making them, but secretly come together with just a handful of simple ingredients. This roasted tomato burrata appetizer is exactly that.
Roasting the tomatoes completely transforms them. They become sweet, jammy, and incredibly flavorful while the garlic infuses the olive oil with so much flavor. Pair that with creamy burrata, fresh basil, crispy homemade crostini, and you have one of those appetizers everyone gathers around before dinner.
This is the kind of recipe I make all summer long when tomatoes are at their peak. It’s beautiful enough for entertaining but easy enough to throw together on a random weeknight when I want something a little special.
If you’re serving friends on the patio, hosting a dinner party, or bringing something to share, this appetizer never lasts long.
Why You’ll Love This Appetizer Recipe
- Simple ingredients with incredible flavor.
- Perfect for summer entertaining.
- Looks beautiful on a serving platter.
- Ready in about 30 minutes.
- Easy to customize with balsamic glaze, hot honey, or red pepper flakes.
- Perfect served as an appetizer, snack, or light lunch.
What to Serve With This Appetizer
This appetizer pairs perfectly with:
- Toasted crostini
- Crackers
- Grilled sourdough
- A charcuterie board
- Grilled chicken or steak for an easy summer dinner
Variations
- Add a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet and spicy twist.
- Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Top with toasted pine nuts.
- Finish with grated parmesan.
- Swap basil for fresh thyme or oregano.
Storage
This appetizer is best enjoyed fresh.
If you have leftovers, store the roasted tomatoes separately from the burrata in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Rewarm the tomatoes before serving with fresh burrata.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Roast the tomatoes up to two days ahead. Reheat them just before assembling with fresh burrata.
What is burrata?
Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese with a mozzarella shell and a rich, creamy center. It’s incredibly soft and perfect for spreading onto bread.
Can I use grape tomatoes?
Absolutely! Cherry or grape tomatoes both work well.
Do I have to use balsamic glaze?
Not at all. I love it both ways. The roasted tomatoes are flavorful enough on their own, but the glaze adds a delicious sweet finish.
Tips for the best burrata appetizer
- Use ripe, sweet cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Let the burrata sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving so it’s extra creamy.
- Don’t skip the fresh basil—it brightens the whole dish.
- Spoon some of the roasted garlic oil over the burrata before serving. It adds so much flavor.
- Serve while the tomatoes are still warm for the best contrast with the cool, creamy burrata.
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Roasted Tomato Burrata Appetizer with Crispy Crostini
Ingredients
For the tomatoes
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For serving
- 2 8-ounce balls burrata
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Balsamic glaze optional
Homemade Crostini
- 1 French baguette sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Let's Make It
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast for 22–28 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and become lightly charred.
- Meanwhile, brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden.
- Spread the burrata onto a serving platter.
- Spoon the warm roasted tomatoes and all of the garlic-infused oil over and around the burrata.
- Top with fresh basil and cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze, if desired.
- Serve immediately with warm crostini.
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate per serving)
Calories: 295
Protein: 11g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 520mg
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
