Blackberry Burrata Mint Crostini
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Blackberry Burrata Mint Crostini
Description
This appetizer begins with slices of baguette lightly brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper before toasting in the oven until crisp and golden. Meanwhile, a mixture of chopped fresh mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt is prepared as a bright, herbal drizzle.
Each toasted crostini is topped with a spoonful of burrata cheese that adds a creamy, soft texture. Fresh blackberries, halved if large, provide a juicy and fruity contrast. The mint lemon drizzle adds a subtle tang and fragrant freshness, and a final drizzle of honey provides a gentle sweetness to tie all flavors together. Additional mint leaves or salt flakes can be added to taste for garnish.
The crostini can be made several hours or even a day ahead and stored in an airtight container, with reheating recommended to restore crispness before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette sliced
- olive oil salt, and pepper for crostini
- 8 oz. burrata cheese
- salt flakes
- black pepper freshly ground
- 6 oz. blackberry large ones halved
- 1/4 /4 cup mint chopped
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- honey for drizzle
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Lay out baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (don’t drench them, dry areas are ok). Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip slices over and repeat. Toast in oven for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Watch carefully so they don’t burn.
- In a small bowl, mix together mint, lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt as needed.
- Layer the following on top of each crostini: 1-2 Tablespoons burrata, freshly ground black pepper, pinch of salt flakes 3-4 blackberries, drizzle of mint mixture, and a drizzle of honey. Top with additional mint leaves or salt flakes as desired.
Notes
- Crostini can be prepared in advance and stored airtight for several hours or up to a day.
- If made ahead, reheat briefly in the oven to restore crisp texture before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 409IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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