Ingredients
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 small head garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1–2 (4 oz) balls fresh burrata cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Crusty bread or crostini, for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Roast the Tomatoes & Garlic:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Slice the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on a baking sheet.
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Scatter tomatoes on the sheet, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
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Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is soft and golden.
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Plate the Caprese:
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Arrange roasted tomatoes on a serving platter.
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Squeeze out the roasted garlic and mix gently with the tomatoes or smear on the plate beneath the burrata.
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Tear the burrata and place it over the tomatoes.
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Garnish and Finish:
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Top with fresh basil leaves and a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Add a few cracks of black pepper if desired.
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Serve:
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Serve warm or room temperature with crusty bread or crostini for scooping.
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