Tomato Burrata Toast (Printable)

A fresh, flavorful toast topped with creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, and basil on sourdough.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ball (4.4 oz) fresh burrata cheese
03 - 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, halved
06 - Flaky sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 6–8 fresh basil leaves, torn
09 - 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - While still warm, rub one side of each toast with the cut side of the garlic clove to infuse flavor.
03 - Drizzle each toast with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil evenly.
04 - Layer the sliced tomatoes over the toasts, slightly overlapping, then season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Gently tear the burrata cheese and distribute half over each toast.
06 - Finish by topping with torn basil leaves and drizzling balsamic glaze if desired. Serve immediately while bread is warm and burrata is creamy.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast of crispy toast against silky burrata is addictive and happens in under fifteen minutes.
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but doesn't require any fancy technique or skill.
  • Perfect when you want something that feels indulgent but is actually really good for you.
02 -
  • Buy burrata the day you plan to serve it—it loses its delicate texture and creamy center if stored too long, which is heartbreaking when you've already committed to making this.
  • If your tomatoes aren't truly ripe and flavorful, this dish falls flat because there's nowhere to hide; sometimes it's better to make something else than to use mediocre ingredients.
03 -
  • If you can't find burrata, fresh mozzarella works in a pinch, but the creamy center is really what makes this special—hunt it down.
  • Toasting the bread in a grill pan instead of a toaster gives you better control over the char and creates more interesting texture variation.
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