Burrata Appetizer
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
Try this Burrata Appetizer at your next Gathering.
It’s always good to have a no fuss appetizer that’s beautifully plated. If you’re not familiar with Burrata your going to love it. Burrata means ‘buttered’ in Italian. It’s a delicate buttery cheese that’s perfect for appetizers or pasta dishes. The outer shell is mozzarella and inside you will find a creamy soft cheese. I absolutely love it paired with caramelized apricots and brandy. The pine nuts add another level of butteriness that creates a show stopper appetizer that people will love.
Burrata has a rich, milky, buttery flavor that’s perfect for salads, crusty bread, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, or simply with olive oil and cracked pepper. Place it on top of pasta dishes to add a touch of creaminess. Burrata is a typical cheese from the Murgia region of Southern Italy. It’s best served fresh at room temperature.
Ingredients
Brandy 150 ml
Sugar 2 tbsp
Shallot, 1 peeled and sliced into rings
Dried Apricot, 5 each diced
Pine nuts 1 tbsp, toasted
Burrata 2 medium (or 1 large)
Arugula, a few sprigs for garnish
Crusty bread to serve
Instructions
Heat the brandy and sugar in a small pan until the sugar has dissolved. Add the shallots and diced apricot. Simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. Take off the heat and let it cool.
Spoon the mixture around a serving platter. Place the Burrata on the platter and sprinkle pine nuts evenly around the plate. Garnish with arugula and serve with crusty bread.
For more check out my other Italian Dishes!
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