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!
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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.
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.
Looking for more salad recipes? Try this Prosciutto Burrata Salad or this delicious Burrata Toast.
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What Ingredients Will You Need for Burrata Caprese?
- 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.
Dressing
- Balsamic Glaze
A full ingredient list with exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to Make Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
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.
Substitutions and 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.
How Can I Customize this Recipe?
- Occasion: Feeling festive? If it's Christmas time, make a Candy Cane Caprese for the holiday!
What Kitchen Equipment Is Best?
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- Knife
- Cutting Board
How Should I Store and Reheat this Recipe?
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
This dish is not freezer-friendly.
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Expert Tips for Success
Burrata Caprese is best when consumed immediately.
Salting tomatoes helps to draw out moisture and will yield a more juicy and flavorful bite.
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Have Leftover Ingredients?
- Leftover burrata can be used to make this gorgeous Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe appetizer.
- Leftover heirloom tomatoes can be used for this fancy Heirloom Tomato Galette.
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- Caprese Salad
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Recipe FAQs
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.
Add seasonal fruits like peaches, strawberries, or watermelon.
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.
📖 Recipe
Burrata Caprese: Heirloom Tomatoes
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.
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
Burrata Caprese is more than just a salad; it's a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients coming together in a perfect crowd-pleasing dish. Enjoy the taste of summer with every bite and don't forget to explore more of our recipes.
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Shanna
Delicious!
Jami Powell
Thank you, Shanna!