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Italian Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle

Name: Italian Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: French baguette, 1, sliced into 1/2-inch slices; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved; Burrata cheese, 8 ounces; Fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup, torn; Salt & black pepper, to taste; Balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup; Honey, 1 tablespoon

This Italian Burrata Bruschetta features creamy burrata, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil on crispy baguette slices, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic reduction.

4.1(135 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 12, 2025

Italian Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Bruschetta

For the Topping

For the Balsamic Drizzle

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 541 kcal
Protein: 19.63 g
Carbs: 66.88 g
Fat: 23.5 g
Fiber: 3.63 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2162 kcal
Protein: 78.5 g
Carbs: 267.5 g
Fat: 94 g
Fiber: 14.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
French baguette 1, sliced into 1/2-inch slices	1080	36	210	12	12
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Cherry tomatoes 1 cup, halved	30	2	6	0	2
Burrata cheese 8 ounces	640	40	8	54	0
Fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup, torn	2	0.5	0.5	0	0.5
Salt & black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup	110	0	26	0	0
Honey 1 tablespoon	60	0	17	0	0

These nutrition facts are estimates and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Balsamic Drizzle

1
Combine ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and honey.
2
Bring to a boil
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer.
3
Reduce mixture
Stir occasionally until the mixture is reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon.
Tip: Be careful not to over-reduce the balsamic as it may become too sticky or bitter. Allow the drizzle to cool slightly before drizzling.

Assembling the Bruschetta

1
Preheat and prepare bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
2
Toast baguette slices
Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.

How to Make Italian Burrata Bruschetta with Balsamic Drizzle

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing cherry tomatoes
Lightly dry sauté cherry tomato halves with a pinch of salt.
2
Toasting bread
Crisp the baguette slices in the oven until golden brown.
3
Assembling bruschetta
Layer the tomato halves, burrata, and torn basil on each slice, finished with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.