Easy 5-Ingredient Burrata Cheese Appetizer
Looking for a stunning yet simple starter? This Easy 5-Ingredient Burrata Cheese Appetizer is the perfect no-fuss dish to elevate any gathering. Creamy burrata pairs beautifully with juicy peaches, briny olives, and fresh basil. It’s fresh, elegant, and takes just minutes to assemble - ideal for summer entertaining, date nights, or anytime you want to impress without turning on the stove.
Servings: 4
Calories: 60kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- ¼ cup olives mixed for color and flavor
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Dice the peach into small cubes, chop or tear the fresh basil leaves, quarter the olives,1 ripe peach, 8 leaves fresh basil, ¼ cup olives
- Place the whole burrata onto a serving platter1 ball burrata cheese
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice it in half, but not all the way through. Just cut enough to open it. Use a knife and fork to gently fold it open.
- Scatter the diced peaches, quartered olives, and chopped or torn basil over and around the opened burrata.
- Finish by drizzling a generous amount of olive oil over the top.1 tablespoon olive oil
Notes
- Let the burrata come to room temperature before assembling. Cold burrata can be firmer and less flavorful.
- Use ripe but firm peaches.
- High-quality olive oil makes a big difference! It's drizzled raw over the dish, so a good extra virgin olive oil will add nice fruity, peppery flavors.
- Burrata is best opened moments before serving. Pre-cut all the ingredients and top on burrata when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg