BURRATA WITH FRESH CHERRIES & PEACHES
A beautiful summer platter featuring burrata, fresh cherries, peaches, basil, olive oil, and crusty bread.
Equipment
- Cherry Pitter optional, but incredibly helpful!
- Platter for Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bing Cherries
- 2 Yellow Peaches - firm but ripe
- 8 ounce Package Burrata - 2 x 4-ounce balls
- 1 Bagette - or loaf of Italian bread
- 10 Small Basil Leaves
- Garnish: EVOO, Cracked Pepper, and Flaky Salt
Instructions
- Pit the cherries and cut them in half.
- Remove the pits from the peaches and slice thinly.
- Arrange the cherries and peaches across a large serving platter.
- Nestle each of the burrata on opposite sides of the platter. Gently tear each burrata open with your hands or slice open with a knife to reveal the creamy center.
- Scatter basil leaves throughout the fruit.
- Drizzle the burrata generously with extra virgin olive oil and finish with flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Serve immediately with sliced baguette or rustic Italian bread.
- Buon Appetito!
Instructions for Homemade Crostini: Slice a baguette into ½-inch slices, brush lightly with olive oil, and bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
Notes
- Serving Note & Special Instructions:
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- Bring burrata to room temperature before serving.
- Assemble just before serving for the freshest presentation.
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