Description
Your Ingredient List for a Taste of Late Summer. Sweet roasted peaches and tomatoes meet creamy burrata and mozzarella, all finished with a warm herbed brown butter vinaigrette and fresh basil. An elegant appetizer ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Fruit Base
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes (sweet; roast for concentrated flavor)
- 2-3 ripe peaches, cut into wedges (ripe but firm)
- olive oil or butter (a generous drizzle for roasting)
- 3 Tbsp honey (floral sweetness)
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (to season and add warmth)
For the Creamy Cheeses
- 8 oz burrata cheese, room temperature (creamy center; the star)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, room temperature (pearls or slices)
For the Herbed Brown Butter Vinaigrette
- 6 Tbsp salted butter (brown until nutty and fragrant)
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup peach or white balsamic vinegar (for bright acidity)
- salt, black pepper, chili flakes (to taste)
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
- crusty bread, toasted (for scooping and serving)
Instructions
- Roast fruit: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). On a baking sheet, combine peach wedges and half the cherry tomatoes with olive oil/butter, honey, thyme, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Toss to coat and roast 15–20 minutes, until tomatoes burst and peaches caramelize.
- Make herbed brown butter: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook until foamy with brown specks and a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in chopped shallot, rosemary, and thyme. Whisk in balsamic vinegar; season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Arrange cheeses & fruit: On a large platter, place room-temperature burrata and mozzarella. Spoon roasted peaches and tomatoes with their juices over and around the cheese. Add remaining fresh cherry tomatoes for contrast.
- Drizzle & serve: Pour warm herbed brown butter vinaigrette over the platter. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately with toasted crusty bread.
Notes
Pro tip: Let burrata and mozzarella sit at room temperature for ~30 minutes before serving for the creamiest texture. Try nectarines or plums as a peach swap, and adjust chili heat to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 15
