Description
Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata turns your summer meal into a flavor explosion that feels like sunshine on a plate. Fresh tomatoes roasted to perfection pair beautifully with creamy burrata cheese, creating a simple yet elegant dish your dinner guests will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces burrata cheese
- 2 pounds cherry tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Crank your oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticky situations with your tomatoes.
- Grab 2 pounds of cherry tomatoes and massage them with 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until every tomato gleams with seasoning.
- Crush 4 garlic cloves and scatter them across the tomatoes, then tuck 2 sprigs of fresh thyme and 2 sprigs of fresh basil between the tomatoes for an aromatic boost.
- Arrange the seasoned tomatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they have breathing room so they roast beautifully instead of steaming.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 425°F oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, giving the pan a quick shake halfway through to encourage even caramelization.
- After roasting, pull the tomatoes out and let them rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing their juices to concentrate and flavors to deepen.
- Move the warm tomatoes to a serving platter and gently tear 16 ounces of burrata cheese over the top, letting the residual heat create a creamy moment.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh basil leaves across the dish for a pop of herbal freshness.
- Finish by drizzling 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil over the top for a glossy, restaurant-worthy presentation.
Notes
- Freshly plucked cherry tomatoes work best, delivering sweeter and more intense roasted flavor compared to store-bought varieties.
- Room temperature burrata ensures a creamy, luxurious texture that melts beautifully over warm roasted tomatoes.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to help tomatoes caramelize instead of steam, creating deeper, richer roasted notes.
- For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, swap burrata with dairy-free mozzarella or serve the roasted tomatoes over grilled polenta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg