Grilled Peach Burrata Crostini
Juicy, caramelized peaches paired with creamy burrata on crispy crostini make this easy summer appetizer a showstopper for parties or special nights at home. The combination of smoky grilled peaches, cool burrata, and fresh basil is both simple and elegant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 baguette or rustic Italian bread, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 loaf)
- 3–4 medium fresh peaches, ripe but firm, pitted and sliced into wedges
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese, drained
- 3–4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for brushing)
- 2 tbsp honey or balsamic glaze (for drizzling, optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn or thinly sliced
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
- Optional: prosciutto slices
- Optional: chopped pistachios or toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Slice the baguette into 16–18 rounds, about 1/2-inch thick. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F), or set oven to broil. Grill bread slices for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp, or broil for 2–3 minutes, flipping once.
- Wash and dry peaches. Cut each into 6–8 wedges, removing the pit. Brush each side lightly with olive oil.
- Grill peach wedges for 1–2 minutes per side until grill marks appear and peaches soften slightly but hold their shape. Remove and set aside.
- Tear or slice burrata into small pieces. Top each grilled bread slice with a generous spoonful of burrata.
- Lay a grilled peach wedge (or two) on top of the burrata.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze, sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Arrange crostini on a platter and serve immediately while bread is warm and peaches are caramelized.
Notes
For best results, assemble crostini just before serving to keep bread crisp. Use peaches that are ripe but firm for easy grilling. Gluten-free bread and plant-based cheese can be substituted for dietary needs. Rubbing a cut garlic clove on warm bread adds extra flavor. Store components separately if prepping ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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