What tomatoes are best for roasting with burrata?

Cherry or grape tomatoes are the best choice for roasting with burrata because they are perfectly bite-sized, have a high sugar content that caramelizes well, and char quickly under high heat. They hold their shape better than larger tomatoes during the short roasting time. Plum tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or Campari tomatoes can be used as alternatives if chopped into smaller pieces.

How long should you roast cherry tomatoes for burrata?

Roast cherry or grape tomatoes at 450°F for 8 to 10 minutes. The tomatoes are ready when their skins have split and some are slightly charred but not burnt. Watch them closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning, as oven temperatures can vary.

What is the difference between burrata and mozzarella?

Burrata is a fresh Italian cheese made from mozzarella and cream, while mozzarella is a semi-soft cheese made from stretched curd. Burrata has a solid outer shell of mozzarella but contains a soft, buttery center of stracciatella and cream. Mozzarella has a uniform, firmer texture throughout without the creamy center, making burrata much richer and ideal for spreading.

Can you make roasted tomatoes with burrata vegan?

Yes, this recipe can be made vegan by substituting the burrata with a favorite plant-based alternative. Cashew-based ricotta or a vegan mozzarella alternative work well to mimic the creamy texture. The roasted tomatoes themselves are naturally vegan and gluten-free, so simply serve with gluten-free bread or crisps if needed.

Roasted Tomatoes With Burrata: A Quick and Elegant Appetizer

Name: Roasted Tomatoes With Burrata
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and left unpeeled; ½-1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning); ¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; salt and ground black pepper, Pinch; fresh basil or parsley, for serving; 8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature; Grilled bread, crackers, crisps, crostini

Description

Roasted Tomatoes With Burrata Roasted grape or cherry tomatoes make a quick appetizer that comes together in minutes. The tomatoes roast until they are juicy and full of flavor from garlic, dried herbs and balsamic vinegar, then they are served with creamy burrata and fresh basil.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients
2 pints grape or cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, smashed and left unpeeled
½–1 teaspoon dried herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning)
¼ teaspoon dried chili flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
salt and ground black pepper, Pinch
fresh basil or parsley, for serving

For Serving
8 ounces burrata cheese, at room temperature
Grilled bread, crackers, crisps, crostini

Instructions

1-Preheat oven to 450°F: Preheat oven to 450°F.
2-On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes: On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with dried herbs (thyme or oregano), olive oil, balsamic vinegar if using and garlic, season with salt and pepper. (Lining your baking sheet with parchment paper is optional.)
3-Roast in a single layer until tomatoes: Roast in a single layer until tomatoes are soft and skins have split and some are slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
4-Remove pan from oven: Remove pan from oven. Squeeze garlic out of its peel and mash into the pan juices. Toss everything in the pan with fresh basil or parsley
5-Plate tomatoes along with all the pan: Plate tomatoes along with all the pan juices and burrata. Or you can tear the burrata in half or in chunks and place them on a platter. Spoon the roasted cherry tomatoes around the burrata. Drizzle everything including the burrata with a little extra olive oil and balsamic if you wish, then sprinkle salt and ground black pepper and extra fresh basil and serve with grilled bread, crackers or crostini.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Method: bake

Keywords: Roasted Tomatoes With Burrata, roasted-cherry-tomatoes, burrata