Caprese Baguette Recipe
with buratta cheese, sliced heirloom tomatoes, basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil on a French baguette
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Ingredients
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DRINKS
Method
DRINKS
- 1
Toast the baguette
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the baguette lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Lightly toast 3–4 minutes until warm and just crisp.
- 2
Prepare burrata and tomatoes
Gently drain burrata if needed. Slice heirloom tomatoes into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick slices.
- 3
Base preparation
Split the baguette and lightly brush both cut sides with a tablespoon of olive oil.
- 4
Layer burrata
Tear burrata into chunks and spread on the bottom half of the baguette.
- 5
Add tomatoes and basil
Layer tomato slices over the burrata and scatter basil leaves over the tomatoes.
- 6
Season and finish
Drizzle remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle optional balsamic glaze if desired.
- 7
Serve
Close the baguette, slice into portions, and serve immediately.
