Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable format)

Creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil atop toasted sourdough for a fresh bite.

# List of ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ball (4.4 oz) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
04 - 2 tbsp 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 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - While still warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of the garlic clove to infuse flavor.
03 - Drizzle each toast with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly.
04 - Arrange the tomato slices over the toasts, overlapping slightly. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Gently tear the burrata and spoon half onto each toast.
06 - Top with torn fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
07 - Serve immediately while the bread remains warm and the burrata is creamy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means you can make something restaurant-quality without the fuss.
  • The warm toast against cool, creamy burrata creates this texture contrast that feels indulgent but tastes entirely fresh.
  • It's genuinely hard to mess up, which is why I reach for it when I'm cooking for people I want to impress but don't want to stress about.
02 -
  • The burrata has to be close to room temperature or it won't have that dreamy, creamy texture—take it out of the fridge 10 minutes before you start toasting.
  • Tomato quality makes the entire dish. Mealy, flavorless tomatoes will let you down no matter how perfect everything else is, so taste one before committing.
03 -
  • Buy burrata from a good source and use it the day you get it—it's best when freshest, and quality varies significantly between shops.
  • If serving multiple people, prep all your components first and assemble just before eating so everything is at the right temperature and texture.
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