Burrata Appetizer
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5
Burrata Appetizer
Description
This appetizer features burrata—a fresh Italian cheese with a delicate, creamy inside—arranged on a serving board with supporting elements including thinly sliced ripe pear, folded prosciutto slices, pitted dates, fig (or peach or apricot) jam, petite toasts or pita chips, and marcona almonds or pistachios. The burrata is finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and fresh chopped basil leaves, which add brightness.
The combination brings together creamy, salty, sweet, and nutty components, providing a variety of tastes and textures that enhance the mild burrata. The ingredients are simply arranged without cooking, making it a straightforward yet refined appetizer.
This is a flexible dish that can be adapted by substituting fruits, nuts, or bread according to preferences or availability, making it convenient for various occasions where a fresh, light starter is desired.
Ingredients
- 16 oz burrata cheese try to get two 8oz balls
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
- 2-4 basil chopped, fresh leaves
- 8 lices prosciutto
- 1 pear thinly sliced, ripe
- 8 dates , pitted
- fig jam or peach or apricot jam
- petite toasts or pita chips
- Pita chips or pita chips
- marcona almond or shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Place Burrata on serving board. Arrange other board elements—pear, prosciutto, dates, jam, toasts and nuts-- around it. Drizzle burrata with balsamic reduction and top with basil.
Notes
- Fresh peaches can be used in place of pears to vary the fruit component.
- Feel free to customize with preferred crackers, toasted breads, meats, fruits, and nuts you have available.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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