Burrata Caprese

Burrata Caprese

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Total time
15 min
Prep
15 min
Recipe written for 4 servings

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  • 30 min

Remove the 2 bolas de queso burrata from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Room-temperature 2 bolas de queso burrata is significantly creamier and more flavorful than cold 2 bolas de queso burrata straight from the refrigerator.

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  • Burrata Cheese
  • 5 min

Slice larger 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas into 1/4-inch rounds or wedges. Halve any cherry or small tomates maduros variedades mixtas. For the best flavor, season the cut 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas with a pinch of sal marina escamosa and let them sit on the cutting board for 5 minutes — this draws out their juices and intensifies their sweetness.

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If using, rub the cut side of a halved 1 clove ajo dividido por la mitad all over your serving platter. This adds a subtle, aromatic backdrop without overpowering the cheese.

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  • Burrata Cheese

Arrange the seasoned 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas across the serving platter in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Scatter half the hojas de albahaca fresca recogidas over the 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas.

Place the 2 bolas de queso burrata in the center or nestle them among the 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut a small cross into the top of each 2 bolas de queso burrata and gently pull back the edges to reveal the creamy stracciatella inside.

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  • Burrata Cheese

Drizzle the 3 tbsp aceite de oliva virgen extra generously over the entire platter — over the 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas, the 2 bolas de queso burrata, and any gaps. If using, drizzle the 1 tbsp vinagre balsámico envejecido in thin ribbons across the dish.

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  • Burrata Cheese

Scatter the remaining fresh hojas de albahaca fresca recogidas over the top. Season everything with ¾ tsp sal marina escamosa and freshly cracked ¼ tsp pimienta negra. Add a pinch of copos de pimienta roja machacados if you like a little warmth.

Serve immediately at room temperature with 4 slices pan crujiente on the side for scooping up the 2 bolas de queso burrata and 1 ½ lb tomates maduros variedades mixtas juices.

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  • Burrata Cheese