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Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes

📋 Modified: Mar 17, 2025 Published: Jul 25, 2022 by 👩🏻‍🍳 Jami Powell · This post may contain affiliate links · 💬 2 Comments

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Gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil are the three primary ingredients in this beautiful Burrata Caprese that can be served as an appetizer or stand-alone. Add some sweet balsamic glaze and your guests will be ready to dive in!

Love all things Caprese? Try our Balsamic Caprese Chicken, Easy Pesto Caprese Sandwich or these fun Watermelon Caprese Appetizers!

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Burrata, meaning "buttery" in Italian, is a cow-milk cheese made from burrata and cream that resembles a ball. When sliced open, the creamy inside spills out and can be spread on toast or served as an appetizer with fresh tomatoes or prosciutto.

Looking for more salad recipes? Try this Prosciutto Burrata Salad or this elegant Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes.

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  • Expert Tips for Success
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Why We Love This Recipe

  • Presentation: I just love the color of these tomatoes when sliced. They turn an ordinary Caprese Salad into an extraordinary one!
  • Flavor: Caprese (in any form) is one of our all-time favorite dishes. Search Caprese on our website and you will see what we mean.
  • Quick and Easy: A few slices of tomato, some layering of ingredients, and you have a gorgeous Burrata Caprese ready to eat in under five minutes.

Burrata Caprese Ingredients

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  • Tomatoes: Beautiful heirloom tomatoes. We bought these at our local farmer's market.
  • Burrata Cheese: We use the BelGioioso variety.
  • Basil: Fresh basil works best for this recipe.
  • Salt: Coarse salt.
  • Pepper: Freshly cracked pepper.
  • Balsamic Glaze

A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Cheese: Buffalo mozzarella makes a good replacement for burrata.
  • Tomatoes: A good-quality garden tomato would work well if you can't find heirloom tomatoes.
  • Occasion: Feeling festive? If it's Christmas time, make a Candy Cane Caprese for the holiday!

How to Make Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes

Burrata caprese salad sliced tomatoes on platter.

STEP ONE: Slice the Tomatoes

Wash the heirloom tomatoes well, then cut them into nice, even slices.

STEP TWO: Layer the Ingredients

Begin layering the ingredients as follows: One tomato slice, followed by a heaping spoon of burrata cheese, then fresh basil. The burrata will have to be sliced open so it can be easily spread. Repeat layers as needed.

STEP THREE: Add Dressing and Serve

Add salt and pepper, then drizzle the balsamic glaze all over the top. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips for Success

👩‍🍳Jami's Pro Tips: Want to take this recipe to the next level? Check out my expert tips below for the best flavor, texture, and meal prep hacks!

✔️ DO Salt tomatoes to help draw out moisture.
✔️ DO Serve immediately for best results.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days. This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Recipe FAQs

What are the differences between various types of Caprese salads?

Traditional Caprese uses fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Variations include Burrata Caprese with burrata cheese, Caprese Skewers with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls, and Caprese Sandwiches, Salads, or pasta.

How can I modify a traditional Caprese salad to include seasonal fruits or vegetables?

Add seasonal fruits like peaches, strawberries, or watermelon.

What are some tips for presenting Caprese dishes in an attractive and appetizing way?

Arrange ingredients in alternating layers or patterns. Garnish with fresh herbs like basil and drizzle balsamic glaze artistically. Use a white plate to make the colors pop.

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Burrata Caprese: Heirloom Tomatoes

Jami Powell
Gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil are the three primary ingredients in this beautiful Burrata Caprese Salad that can be served as an appetizer or stand-alone. Add some sweet balsamic glaze and your guests will be ready to dive in!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 18 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large heirloom tomatoes
  • 2 ball(s) burrata cheese
  • 12 basil leaves fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Dressing

  • balsamic glaze

Instructions
 

  • Wash heirloom tomatoes well and then cut them into nice, even slices.
  • Slice open burrata cheese.
  • On a serving platter, layer one tomato slice, followed by a heaping spoon of burrata cheese, then fresh basil. Repeat layers as needed.
  • Sprinkle the burrata caprese with salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic glaze all over the top and serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage Store burrata caprese in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.
Reheat No reheating required.
Substitutions
  • Cheese - Buffalo mozzarella makes a good replacement for burrata.
  • Tomatoes - A good quality garden tomato would work well if you can't find heirloom tomatoes.
Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.
Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition

Calories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Shanna says

    June 30, 2024 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!

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    • Jami Powell says

      July 02, 2024 at 1:32 pm

      Thank you, Shanna!

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