Discover my irresistible Burrata Crostini with Prosciutto and Peaches – a perfect harmony of creamy cheese, salty prosciutto, and sweet peaches on crispy, herbed bread. An elegant yet simple appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough or French baguette, sliced
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino cheese
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, room temperature
- 2 peaches, sliced
- Hot honey for drizzling
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by heating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature achieves the perfect golden crostini base without burning the edges.
- Prepare the Bread: Slice the baguette into ½-inch rounds. Arrange them in a single layer on a large baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap for even toasting.
- Create the Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, Pecorino, grated garlic, and fresh thyme leaves. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Brush with Butter: Using a pastry brush, gently coat each bread slice with melted butter. The butter should be warm enough to spread easily but not hot.
- Apply Cheese Mixture: Sprinkle the cheese and herb mixture evenly over each buttered bread slice. Press gently to help it adhere to the butter.
- Bake the Crostini: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the cheese melts into the bread.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and allow the crostini to cool for 5 minutes. They should be warm but not hot to the touch.
- Prepare Toppings: While the crostini cool, slice your peaches into thin wedges and tear the burrata into small, manageable pieces.
- Assemble: Top each crostini with a small piece of prosciutto, followed by a generous portion of burrata and a slice of peach.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle each assembled crostini with hot honey and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm bread and cool toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes