Roasted Tomato Burrata Dip (Printable View)
Warm, creamy blend of roasted tomatoes and luxurious burrata, ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tomatoes & Aromatics
01 - 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Cheese
08 - 9 oz burrata cheese, drained and torn into pieces
→ Garnishes
09 - 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, torn
10 - 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and juicy.
04 - Remove from oven. Gently stir the tomatoes, then nestle the torn burrata into the hot tomatoes. Allow the cheese to warm and soften for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Drizzle with balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted tomatoes get this incredible sweetness that balances perfectly with the rich, creamy cheese
- It comes together in under 40 minutes but looks and tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
- Don't be tempted to skip the roasting step—raw tomatoes just don't achieve that same concentrated sweetness
- Let the burrata warm slightly but don't return it to the oven or you'll lose that gorgeous creamy texture
03 -
- Use the best quality burrata you can find—this simple dish really lets the ingredients shine
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after adding the cheese so those flavors can meld together