Lemon-Basil Burrata with Grilled Crostini
Recipe by Silvia Baldini—Burrata is the sexier and creamier cousin of buffalo mozzarella that’s now easily found in many markets. It has a sweet softness that’s perfect for spreading on bread…particularly with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
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Lemon-Basil Burrata with Grilled Crostini
Recipe by Silvia Baldini—Burrata is the sexier and creamier cousin of buffalo mozzarella that’s now easily found in many markets. It has a sweet softness that’s perfect for spreading on bread…particularly with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of lemon zest.
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4people | 20 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 1ball(8 oz) burrata cheese
- 1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16slices crusty bread, grilled
Instructions
- Place the burrata in a shallow bowl. Slice the top of the burrata to expose its creamy center.
- In another bowl, mix the olive oil, basil, lemon zest and juice.
- Pour the lemon basil mixture over the burrata and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the grilled bread with olive oil and serve with the burrata.