Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable)

A flavorful toast featuring creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil on crisp bread.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Toppings

02 - 125 g (4.4 oz) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, halved
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn
09 - 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Toast sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - Rub one side of each warm toast with the cut side of the garlic clove to infuse flavor.
03 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over each piece of toast.
04 - Place tomato slices evenly over the toasts, overlapping slightly, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Tear the burrata gently and spread half over each toast.
06 - Top each toast with torn basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while the bread remains warm and the burrata creamy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy brunch but takes less time than scrambling eggs—no stress required.
  • Burrata does something unexpected when it melts into warm toast, creating pockets of pure creaminess that feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can make it look restaurant-worthy without any fancy plating skills, just honest ingredients doing their thing.
02 -
  • Cold burrata on warm toast doesn't work the same way—it stays separated and stubborn, so let it sit out for 10 minutes before tearing it.
  • Oversalting happens easily because everyone expects it, but remember the burrata is already salty; taste as you layer and you'll find the perfect balance.
03 -
  • Buy burrata from a place where it moves quickly—it's best within a day or two of being made, and a good counter person will tell you when they received it.
  • If your sourdough is thick, slice it horizontally first to create wider toasts that can hold all the toppings without tipping over.
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