Burrata was invented in 1920s Puglia to use leftover mozzarella scraps—now it costs 10x more than regular cheese.
Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
Dive into this luscious roasted tomato dip, where sweet, caramelized tomatoes meet creamy burrata for a delightful flavor explosion. Paired with crunchy garlic crostinis, this irresistible appetizer is perfect for sharing at your next gathering or enjoying solo with a glass of wine. Get ready to dip, spread, and savor every bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- fresh basil
- garlic
- garlic butter
- parsley (15 ml)
- pepper
- cherry tomatoes (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- burrata cheese (240 ml)
- Parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- oregano (15 ml)
- red pepper flakes
- salt
📦Other(1)
- baguette
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and fill halfway with olive oil.
- 2
Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dried oregano. Mix well.
- 3
Bake at 425 degrees until tomatoes burst.
- 4
Cover baguette slices in garlic butter and toast them.
- 5
Once tomatoes are done, top with Parmesan, fresh basil, and burrata cheese. Mix and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast tomatoes at 425°F for 25-35 minutes until they burst and caramelize - the high heat concentrates sugars through the Maillard reaction while maintaining structural integrity.timing425°F for 25-35 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of olive oil to tomatoes by volume so tomatoes confit rather than fry, creating silky texture as oil transfers heat evenly at 300-350°F.technique2:1 oil to tomato ratio
- ✓Add burrata only in the final 2 minutes of baking or after removing from oven - its 60% moisture content will break the emulsion if overheated.timing2 minutes maximum heat exposure
- ✓Salt the tomatoes 15 minutes before roasting to draw out 20-30% of their water content, preventing a watery dip and concentrating flavors.technique15 minutes salt time
- ✓Toast baguette slices at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F - this creates optimal crunch while maintaining structural integrity for dipping.equipment375°F for 8-10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Burrata was invented in 1920s Puglia to use leftover mozzarella scraps—now it costs 10x more than regular cheese.
Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip
Dive into this luscious roasted tomato dip, where sweet, caramelized tomatoes meet creamy burrata for a delightful flavor explosion. Paired with crunchy garlic crostinis, this irresistible appetizer is perfect for sharing at your next gathering or enjoying solo with a glass of wine. Get ready to dip, spread, and savor every bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- fresh basil
- garlic
- garlic butter
- parsley (15 ml)
- pepper
- cherry tomatoes (240 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- burrata cheese (240 ml)
- Parmesan
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- olive oil (120 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- oregano (15 ml)
- red pepper flakes
- salt
📦Other(1)
- baguette
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Put cherry tomatoes in a baking dish and fill halfway with olive oil.
- 2
Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and dried oregano. Mix well.
- 3
Bake at 425 degrees until tomatoes burst.
- 4
Cover baguette slices in garlic butter and toast them.
- 5
Once tomatoes are done, top with Parmesan, fresh basil, and burrata cheese. Mix and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Roast tomatoes at 425°F for 25-35 minutes until they burst and caramelize - the high heat concentrates sugars through the Maillard reaction while maintaining structural integrity.timing425°F for 25-35 minutes
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of olive oil to tomatoes by volume so tomatoes confit rather than fry, creating silky texture as oil transfers heat evenly at 300-350°F.technique2:1 oil to tomato ratio
- ✓Add burrata only in the final 2 minutes of baking or after removing from oven - its 60% moisture content will break the emulsion if overheated.timing2 minutes maximum heat exposure
- ✓Salt the tomatoes 15 minutes before roasting to draw out 20-30% of their water content, preventing a watery dip and concentrating flavors.technique15 minutes salt time
- ✓Toast baguette slices at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F - this creates optimal crunch while maintaining structural integrity for dipping.equipment375°F for 8-10 minutes