Bruschetta with burrata and confit tomatoes

Name: Bruschetta con burrata e pomodori confit
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 porzioni
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 4-6 fette di pane casereccio o sourdough; 2 burrate fresche (125 g ciascuna); 300 g di pomodorini ciliegino o datterini; 2 spicchi di aglio; Timo fresco; Olio extravergine abbondante; Sale grosso, pepe; Basilico fresco; Miele (per finire)

Bruschetta con burrata e pomodori confit

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Toasted bread with burrata fresh and cherry tomatoes Sweet confits with oil and thyme: the most elegant appetizer with simple ingredients.

55 min

4 servings

Easy

Puglia

EasyPuglia

Bruschetta with burrata It has become one of the trendiest appetizers in recent years in quality Italian restaurants. burrata — mozzarella with a creamy heart of heavy cream And stracciatella — comes from Andria (Puglia) and is one of the most loved fresh cheeses in the world. cherry tomatoes Confit — slowly cooked in the oven at low temperatures with oil, thyme, and garlic — concentrate their flavor, becoming almost caramelized and sweet. The contrast with the burrata Fresh and the crusty bread is perfect. Simple yet effective: the perfect dish to impress your guests.

Instructions

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Prepare the confit tomatoes

50 min

Arrange the cherry tomatoes cut in half on one baking panSeason with plenty of oil, thyme, crushed garlic, coarse salt, and pepper. Bake at 130°C (266°F) for 45-60 minutes until wilted, firm, and lightly caramelized.

Toast the bread

Toast the bread slices on a grill or in the oven. Rub with a clove of garlic raw.

Assemble and serve

Arrange the confit tomatoes on the toasted bread. Open the burrata Place half on each slice (the creamy center should be visible). Season with extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh basil. A drizzle of honey, if desired.

Chef's Tips

Confit tomatoes can be prepared in advance: they can be stored in the fridge in oil for 1 week. burrata bring to room temperature 20 minutes before: the creamy heart expands.