Burrata and Prosciutto Crostini: A Delightful Easy Appetizer
A delicious and easy appetizer featuring fresh burrata cheese and prosciutto on toasted crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the baguette into ½-inch thick slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- On each crostini, layer a piece of prosciutto and a generous dollop of burrata cheese.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider drizzling a balsamic reduction over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg