Amazing Burrata & Prosciutto Crostini: 10 Easy Steps
Elevate your entertaining with these elegant Burrata & Prosciutto Crostini, a perfect starter featuring creamy burrata, salty prosciutto, and a drizzle of olive oil on toasted baguette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12-15 crostini
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting, Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool slightly.
- Top each toasted baguette slice with a portion of burrata cheese.
- Drape a slice of prosciutto over the burrata.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and balsamic glaze, if using.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Ensure the burrata is at room temperature for the best creamy texture.
- You can toast the baguette slices ahead of time.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the prosciutto and add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: Approximately 150-200
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Moderate
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: Moderate
- Cholesterol: Moderate