Mediterranean🥬 Vegetables

Burrata with Strawberries, Balsamic Reduction, and Crispy Croutons

Name: Burrata with Strawberries, Balsamic Reduction, and Crispy Croutons
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 burrata cheese; 300 g fresh strawberries; ~¼ cups pine nuts; 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (for compote); 1 tbsp honey; ~100 g bread; 1 garlic; ~3 tbsp olive oil; ~½ tsp salt; ~¼ tsp black pepper; ~¼ tsp Espelette pepper or chili powder (optional); ~8-10 leaves fresh basil

⏱ 15 min

Fresh burrata cheese paired with strawberries prepared two ways: whole fresh berries and a homemade balsamic-glazed strawberry compote, topped with toasted pine nuts and crispy herb-garlic croutons. A beautiful and refreshing summer appetizer that combines creamy, fresh, and crispy textures.

Adapted from a video by Hervé Cuisine

Fraises et Burrata, le mélange qui cartonne en cuisine

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Ingredients

burrata cheeselarge or 2 medium1 large or 2
fresh strawberries300 g
pine nuts~¼ cupsest.
balsamic vinegar (for compote)3 tbsp
honey1 tbsp
breadcut into small cubes for croutons~100 gest.
garlic1 clove1
olive oil~3 tbspest.
salt~½ tspest.

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1
Prepare the croutons: Cut bread into small cubes and toss with minced garlic and olive oil. Toast in an air fryer or oven at 160°C (320°F) for about 5 minutes until crispy, toasting the pine nuts at the same time until golden.
2
Make the strawberry compote: Select larger or slightly damaged strawberries and cut into small cubes. Combine in a pot with honey and balsamic vinegar, simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and the strawberries become translucent. Allow to cool completely.
3
Prepare the fresh strawberries: Select the smallest and most beautiful berries and quarter them for plating.
4
Plate the dish: Gently place the burrata in the center of the plate, then carefully cut it into quarters and spread it across the plate. Arrange fresh strawberry pieces and dollops of the balsamic compote around the cheese.
5
Season and finish: Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, adding Espelette pepper if desired. Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top, then drizzle with olive oil. Finally, top with the crispy croutons and toasted pine nuts for texture.

Burrata with Strawberries, Balsamic Reduction, and Crispy Croutons

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