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plate of burrata and prosciutto with fresh cherries and basil

Fresh Cherries, Burrata and Prosciutto Appetizer for Summer

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Keyword: burrata, cherries
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 people
Author: Jess
Celebrate Summer flavors with this appetizer combining fresh cherries, creamy burrata, and crispy prosciutto for a perfect sweet and salty bite.
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices of prosciutto
  • 8 oz (250 grams) ball burrata cheese
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup pitted and halved fresh cherries
  • 2-3 pinches ground black pepper and kosher salt
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp honey to drizzle
  • fresh basil leaves
  • for serving: toasted bread of choice (like baguette or sourdough)

Instructions

  • Crisp up the prosciutto: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, turn to medium heat and add the slices of prosciutto. Cook for a few minutes until the prosciutto starts to get crispy and browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until very crispy. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate to cool.
  • Tear the burrata up with your hands into chunks and place on a platter or in a low bowl.
  • Drizzle the burrata with the olive oil and add a few pinches of salt and pepper all over the burrata. Scatter the halved cherries, chopped pistachios and crumble the crispy prosciutto all over the burrata. Drizzle the honey all over and then garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with toasted bread of choice.

Optional: make crostini for serving

  • Optional: Make crostini for serving: To a baking sheet add slices of baguette. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5-7 minutes until toasted. Set aside to cool.
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